AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoCancer Care & Community: Utah’s Survivors at the Summit is back for its 30th year July 12 at Brighton Resort, growing from a 1996 King’s Peak trek into a major statewide milestone for survivors and caregivers. Public Health Alerts: Riverton issued a water boil order after an illegal cross-connection sent secondary irrigation water into the culinary system; officials say there’s no confirmation of E. coli yet while testing continues. Summer Safety: Utah State Parks is expanding its free Life Jacket Loaner Program to more parks and locations, backed by Intermountain Children’s Health. Long-Term Care Watch: Rocky Mountain Care – Riverton earned a 4-star CMS rating in early 2026, while other Utah nursing homes also saw CMS score updates. Policy & Access: Patients still report delays from prior authorization despite insurer promises, and a new federal bill from Rep. Burgess Owens targets education funding tied to “equity” and “gender ideology” definitions. Tech & Health Anxiety: Utah’s DEQ says data-center developers haven’t even started permitting, but experts warn current air standards may not protect communities enough.
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