AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFoodborne Illness Watch: Michigan health officials say a cyclospora outbreak may be linked to lettuce or salad greens, with cases jumping to 2,640 and 44 hospitalizations—while Indiana and other states report higher-than-usual numbers. Public Health & Safety: The American Red Cross issued an emergency blood shortage alert in Indiana, urging donors now as supplies fell nearly 25% in June. Healthcare Operations: Baptist Health is showcasing its automated central pharmacy service center in Kentucky, which uses robotics to distribute thousands of medications across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Pharmacy Oversight: Indiana’s pharmacy board narrowly approved a drug diversion settlement involving IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, placing the license on probation and requiring audits and added diversion-prevention training. Local Health Policy: Indiana’s Supreme Court upheld a decision that blocks disclosure of abortion reports, keeping patient privacy protected for now. Community Health Access: Horizon Health expanded weight loss services with a Medical Weight Management program alongside its bariatric surgery offerings. Workforce/Industry: Evonik plans a $100M modernization at its Lafayette drug substance site to boost U.S. manufacturing capacity.
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