AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNursing Strike: Brigham and Women’s nurses remain in talks with Mass General Brigham ahead of a planned walkout. About 4,000 nurses could strike, raising concerns for patients with scheduled care. Environmental Health: PFAS contamination has been found across Massachusetts freshwater, including the Deerfield and Chicopee rivers; a separate study linked higher PFAS exposure to slightly lower muscle mass in middle-aged women. Access to Care: Transportation problems are limiting healthcare access in rural Western Massachusetts, while long trips for children’s surgery are linked to more complications and longer hospital stays. Coverage Costs: Massachusetts health insurance premiums have climbed 38% since 2019, outpacing the national average. Maternal Health: The state marked its third Gestational Diabetes Awareness Day as cases rise. Massachusetts’ expanded abortion law, removing gestational limits, has also taken effect.
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