AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeasles Watch: The U.S. has recorded more than 4,080 measles cases this year, a 35-year high, with Utah among the states hit hardest. Children account for nearly six in 10 cases. Mosquito Alert: Davis County’s first yellow fever mosquito was found in Clearfield. The species can spread viruses, but its presence alone does not mean a higher local disease risk. Skin Cancer Prevention: A Huntsman Cancer Institute program helped children of melanoma patients improve sun-protection habits, targeting a group at twice the lifetime risk of the disease. Mental Health Access: Utah Tech is adding clinical psychology and counseling master’s programs to help address gaps in care. Care and Oversight: Utah lawmakers heard a report on strained hospital finances and advanced prior-authorization reform. Meanwhile, state health care AI pilots are testing automated prescribing, raising questions about oversight when doctors do not approve prescriptions in advance.
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