AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoWildfire Health Access: CMS announced new Medicare flexibilities for Washington residents affected by major Spokane-area wildfires, including replacement of damaged durable medical equipment and provider waivers to keep care running. Orthobiologics Evidence Check: AAOS convened experts in Seattle to stress that orthobiologic therapies need rigorous science, not hype, as patients seek clearer answers on what works. Autoimmune & Plastic Concerns: A story highlights rising autoimmune diagnoses and questions about environmental triggers, including growing scrutiny of plastics. Universal Healthcare in Yakima: A community discussion on universal healthcare is set for Aug. 24 at Heritage University in Toppenish with bilingual support and multiple state and health-system leaders. Ferries Funding: Sen. Patty Murray secured $7.2M for Washington State Ferries and $22.1M for King County Metro, expanding passenger-only and rural ferry services. Fitness in Yakima: A new outdoor calisthenics gym opened at Chesterley Park, offering functional strength equipment for all ages. Public Safety Alerts: Washington State Patrol issued an Amber Alert for a missing 7-month-old abducted in Vancouver. Wildlife Safety on I-90: WSDOT marked 10,000 successful wildlife crossings on the Snoqualmie Pass overcrossing and plans more structures to reduce crashes.
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