AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrimary Care: Washington’s insurance commissioner is proposing a bill to develop a plan for low-cost or free primary care, with regular payments to providers; critics say more private-sector competition is a better way to lower costs. Hospital Care: Harborview Medical Center’s expansion is now estimated to cost $3 billion, up more than 70% from the amount voters approved in 2020, with the new tower not expected to open until 2032. Infectious Disease: State officials warn against raw milk after bird flu was detected in a Benton County dairy herd. A separate report traced five measles importations into Washington early this year, including outbreaks linked to visits to schools and health care facilities. Mental Health: Washington’s suicide rate rose in 2025, with increases among youth, older adults and rural residents. Local Innovation: Seattle startup Kivo Health raised $10 million to expand at-home rehabilitation for people with chronic lung disease.
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