AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Gov. Mike Braun’s Power Up Indiana is funding employer-led pathways into higher-paying health care jobs, with Deaconess Health System expanding Step Up for credentials in nursing, imaging, lab and more, and DaMar Staffing Solutions training for roles like community health workers and patient services. Mental Health: Colts co-owner Kalen Jackson’s “Kicking the Stigma” event in Indianapolis highlighted how the initiative—launched in 2020—supports Indiana mental health organizations and research, with millions awarded through action grants. Heart Health in Indiana: The American Heart Association’s 35th Indianapolis Heart Walk returned to White River State Park, featuring screenings, Hands-Only CPR and raising a reported record $450,000. Food Insecurity: A new documentary, “Working Hungry,” spotlights how college student hunger is averaging around 41%, outpacing the broader U.S. rate. Public Health Policy & Tech: Connecticut moved to restrict insurers’ use of AI in health coverage decisions, aiming to prevent AI from being the sole basis for claim denials. Safety & Health Access: Indiana State Police reported a fatal early-morning crash at Gas City Park that killed a juvenile and injured four others.
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