AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Wisconsin’s outbreak has topped 550 cases, with the state’s first measles death in 36 years. Health officials are urging vaccination after hospital exposure alerts; only 87% of Wisconsin students have all required vaccinations. Blood Supply: The Community Blood Center says some blood types fell to just 1.5 to 2 days’ supply, as hospitals face urgent demand and holiday drives seek donors. Health Costs: Wisconsin’s ACA premiums are rising as open enrollment begins, while new citizen committees in La Crosse and Eau Claire will examine healthcare costs. Substance Use: A UW-Eau Claire report estimates drug-related emergency visits generated $107 million in charges from 2016 to 2024 and documents persistent overdose disparities. Telehealth Privacy: Wisconsin joined an FTC lawsuit alleging Hims & Hers shared sensitive health data with advertisers and misled users about billing and cancellations.
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