AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiabetes Care Expansion: UCHealth is rolling its Diabetes Home and Remote Care program beyond specialty endocrinology into primary care across Colorado, with remote monitoring and coaching tied to improved HbA1c results (one early group saw averages drop from 10.4% to 7.0%). Preventive Health Access: VA Eastern Colorado will start free walk-in flu clinics for veterans Sept. 14, with vaccines available through the season via clinics, pharmacies, and urgent care partners. Digital Divide: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is urging eligible residents to apply for the federal Lifeline program for monthly discounts on phone and broadband, citing health and safety needs. Health Policy & Rights: A new federal push against LGBTQ care is highlighted by reporting on ICE treatment of transgender women and ongoing legal fights involving gender-affirming care. Community Health & Safety: A Colorado judge contempt case involving Children’s Hospital Colorado’s handling of transgender care continues, underscoring how health access is colliding with court oversight. Workplace Health: Coverage also points to persistent silicosis/black lung risks and the need for stronger protections for workers exposed to harmful dust.
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