AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeasles Alert: Maryland has recorded 67 measles cases this year, up from three in 2025, as the U.S. is expected to lose its measles-free status. Cecil, Charles and St. Mary’s counties have active outbreaks. Sickle Cell Treatment: University of Maryland Medical Center is using gene therapy to cure patients, offering a new option beyond bone marrow transplants. Rural Health: Maryland’s health department received $168 million in a second year of federal funding to strengthen rural care. Insurance Costs: Marylanders face sharp increases in ACA premiums, while some Medicare Advantage plans may also disappear. Bay Health: Microplastics were found in water samples from every Chesapeake watershed site tested, raising concerns about effects on wildlife and human health.
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