AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Access & Costs: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings joined a multistate lawsuit aiming to block a federal rule that would expand “catastrophic” health plans and raise out-of-pocket costs, arguing it undermines the Affordable Care Act. Public Health & Safety: El Paso County health officials urged parents to protect kids from heat at bus stops, warning that delays and dehydration can quickly lead to heat illness. Air Quality & Climate Impacts: Colorado could see a prolonged stretch of smoky skies as wildfire smoke returns; state advisories cover multiple counties with “unhealthy for sensitive groups” conditions possible. Community Health Infrastructure: CU Boulder research found many Denver public spaces lack enough shade to protect people from UV and heat, with the biggest gaps in lower-income and disinvested areas. Health Care Accountability: A multistate coalition, including Colorado AG Phil Weiser, filed an amicus brief supporting Boulder’s climate deception case against Big Oil. Medical Fraud Watch: A Florida-based health firm agreed to pay $14.1 million over alleged Medicare Advantage fraud tied to unsupported diagnosis coding. Local Care Expansion: Edge Optics opened a second eye care clinic in Loveland, adding comprehensive exams and medical eye care. Food & Nutrition: Feeding Colorado and partners launched a campaign to buy Colorado-made food for families facing hunger using a new legacy fund.
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