AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUninsured Kids in Idaho: A new Georgetown University report says Idaho’s uninsured rate for children under 6 rose from 5.8% (2022) to 7.9% (2024), a 36% jump—one of the highest in the U.S.—with Medicaid “unwinding” cited as a key driver. Tick Season Warning: East Idaho is seeing more ticks after a mild winter; University of Idaho Extension urges careful checks after outdoor time and use of EPA-approved repellent (at least 20% DEET). Local Health Outreach: Gritman Medical Center in Moscow is hosting a free Teddy Bear Clinic (June 20) to teach kids healthy habits with hands-on activities and first responders. Road Safety (Jerome County): Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash north of Jerome where a driver failed to yield at a stop sign; the pickup driver died at the scene and the other driver was taken to a local hospital. Rural Hospital Funding: The Senate passed legislation to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five years, aimed at helping rural hospitals test Medicare payment models to keep care available. Cancer Research: A University of Utah-led Phase 3 trial found a prostate cancer drug combo (talazoparib + enzalutamide) cut the risk of progression or death by 52% in select patients.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
