AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Health Research: UNC Chapel Hill researchers say a single blood test that measures proteins can outperform small-molecule “default” methods for predicting 17 major diseases, using UK Biobank data from nearly 24,000 people. Medical Access & Costs: A new look at Medicare payment rules finds independent primary care practices can be paid far less than hospital-owned practices for the same visits, raising pressure on local clinics. MS Care Updates: At the CMSC annual meeting in Charlotte, clinicians highlighted high-efficacy early treatment strategies for aggressive relapsing multiple sclerosis. Food Security: Davie County Schools and other districts are gearing up for summer SUN Meals, aiming to reach kids who rely on school lunches when classes end. Community Health & Safety: N.C. S.A.F.E. Week of Action in Greenville will focus on safe firearm storage with input from ECU Health and public safety leaders. Major Crash (Regional Safety): A bus crash on Virginia’s I-95 killed five and injured dozens; the bus was operated by an NC-based company. Local Accountability: Shelby police placed an officer on leave after viral video appeared to show force during an arrest, while an internal investigation is underway.
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