AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoPatient Privacy: Bellevue-based Proliance Surgeons says an attacker accessed and acquired files from its network, potentially exposing personal information belonging to patients, employees and contractors. Bird Flu: Washington’s first U.S. bird-flu death of the year was reported in Yakima County after exposure to infected cattle; officials are also monitoring workers at a Pierce County poultry facility where the virus was detected. Health Costs: Boeing retirees in Washington face a sharp rise in Medicare Advantage premiums: one couple’s monthly bill is set to jump from about $120 to more than $630. Opioid Accountability: A Washington judge ordered Albertsons to pay $900 million for its role in the state’s opioid crisis. Care Access: A $2.5 million federal grant will expand street medicine in Spokane, bringing health services to people experiencing homelessness. Veterans’ Care: Construction has begun on a $48 million VA clinic in Kennewick, expanding local access to services.
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