AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospice Oversight: California adopted emergency regulations for hospice agencies, including immediate compliance with staffing and response standards and unannounced inspections—CDPH says the rules may become permanent. School Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued to block Trump administration cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing a court order requires the funding to continue. Privacy & Data Brokers: California’s Delete Act is pushing data brokers to start honoring deletion requests in August, with residents targeting sensitive location, health, and identity data. Drug Regulation Scrutiny: A new report argues the FDA’s heavy reliance on pharma user fees and revolving-door hiring risks turning drug oversight into a pay-to-play system. Cancer & Brain Health: UCSF researchers report rising invasive breast cancer in Asian American women, while a USC-led study finds dementia prevention risk factors vary widely by country. Public Health & Safety: California seized 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in a multi-agency crackdown, and officials warn about early West Nile spread and beach water contamination. Medical Cannabis Access: A study finds medical cannabis use is increasing among older adults as telehealth expands access.
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