AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Mental Health Funding Fight: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of states and cities filing comments opposing an EPA proposal to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards—arguing it would postpone health protections for Marylanders. Behavioral Health Access Crunch: A new national survey finds 23% of mental health providers report 4+ week waits or closed caseloads, pointing to workforce strain and insurance/affordability barriers. Telehealth Outcomes Uncertainty: Another survey says telehealth is now core for many clinicians, but 15% aren’t sure outcomes match in-person care—highlighting a measurement gap. Maryland AGs Sue Over School Grants: Brown also joined legal action to stop cuts to school-based mental health grants, warning Maryland schools and training programs could lose more than $3 million. Homecare Expansion in Maryland: SYNERGY HomeCare announced a new Maryland location in South Frederick to expand nonmedical homecare services like companion and respite care. Public Health—Listeria Recall: Federal health officials expanded a soft-cheese recall tied to a Listeria outbreak, including requeson products sold in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
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