AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health Policy Fight: Nevada and other states are suing to block a Trump administration “public charge” rule that would let immigration officials weigh use of benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and housing help against green card decisions—critics warn it could push families to skip care they’re legally entitled to. Cancer Screening Access: Guardant Health says its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027, expanding access for average-risk adults. Nevada Harm Reduction at Burning Man: A Nevada School of Public Health alum helped lead distribution of about 600 harm reduction, menstrual health, safer sex, and sun protection kits at Burning Man. Wildfire Health & Wildlife Impact: Northern Nevada air quality is currently in the “good” range, but wildfire smoke and long-term habitat damage are concerns as cheatgrass replaces sagebrush and increases fire risk. Local Health & Safety: UNR says a person found dead in a portable toilet on campus was not a student or staff member; foul play wasn’t suspected. Medical Research Watch: A pooled analysis reports pirtobrutinib activity after prior covalent BTK inhibitor failure in relapsed/refractory CLL, and the FDA held a hearing on access and safety as psychedelic drug approval nears.
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