AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSupplement Safety: Utah officials linked four deaths to products marketed as kratom-free “cat’s claw” supplements; testing found potent, Schedule I kratom-derived compounds. The state is working with law enforcement and the FDA to identify manufacturers. Early Detection: A Pleasant Grove woman’s first mammogram at 41 found stage 0 breast cancer. Follow-up testing uncovered another cancer diagnosis, underscoring the value of screening, especially with a family history. AI Prescribing: Utah’s yearlong pilot lets an AI system initiate prescriptions for topical acne treatments for adults. The first 100 prescriptions require review by two Utah doctors; the system is limited to mild-to-moderate acne. Mental Health Access: Utah therapists say Select Health billing changes could make it harder to provide longer sessions needed by some patients, raising concerns about safe care and treatment access.
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