AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicare Fraud Prevention: Michigan’s MDHHS, DIFS and AG are urging residents to watch for Medicare scams during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (June 1-5), warning that fraud can delay care and stress families; officials say don’t share Medicare or Social Security info with anyone who pressures you by phone, online or at the door. Maternal & Infant Support: Rx Kids launched in Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, giving pregnant and new moms direct cash support ($1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly in infancy) to help cover essentials like diapers, formula and rent. CPR for Kids: University of Michigan Health is pushing CPR and AED training for parents and teachers during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, noting Michigan’s school cardiac emergency plans aren’t yet funded. Hepatitis B Breakthrough: A first-of-its-kind hepatitis B drug (bepirovirsen) is showing “functional cure” results in about 1 in 5 patients in international studies, with U-M experts calling for more follow-up on how long remission lasts. Local Health Access: Sterling Area Health Center is hosting free food giveaways at four mid-Michigan schools in June, open to the public. Water Safety Alert: Union Township residents in affected areas face a boil-water advisory after a June 2 water main repair, with officials expecting it to lift by June 5. Care Capacity: Cascade Township is exploring an ambulance transport program as rising low-acuity medical calls strain fire crews and delay responses.
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