AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDiabetes Care Equity: A new JAMA Network Open study finds wide geographic gaps in type 1 diabetes prevalence and even bigger shortages in pediatric endocrinologists, warning that demand will rise as screening and new treatments expand. Rural Health Tech Burden: Rural hospitals are struggling with the “interoperability crisis,” where electronic record systems don’t easily share data—adding major labor strain and widening the urban-rural divide. Drug Supply Safety: Nebraska AG Mike Hanaway joined a 20-state coalition warning that Chinese-linked suppliers may be exploiting oversight gaps to push unapproved, knockoff ingredients into compounded GLP-1 drugs. Maternal Mental Health: A legal case involving postpartum depression and psychosis could spur new state action to expand mental health support for new mothers. Youth Suicide Prevention: Children’s Nebraska launched a new peer support program for teen suicide attempt survivors, pairing group practice with ongoing therapy. Workforce Pipeline: Clarkson College unveiled a $15 million campus upgrade to expand training for future healthcare workers. Flu Shot Access: Hy-Vee Pharmacy will host drive-thru flu vaccine clinics across Nebraska with no appointment needed. Education Oversight: UNL and UNMC will host a Higher Learning Commission visit Oct. 5-7. Juvenile Justice: Nebraska lawmakers reviewed whether shackling should be used as a standard practice during juvenile transports.
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