AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInfectious Disease Watch: Drug-resistant Candida auris has been reported in 27 states, with 3,437 clinical cases logged nationally, and Arizona is among the higher-burden states—most infections hit people already seriously ill in hospitals and long-term care, making infection-control practices a key local concern. Healthcare Access & Costs: Arizona ACA Marketplace enrollees are bracing for another premium spike for 2027, with providers warning higher costs can push people to delay care—while hospitals increasingly seek upfront payments as financial responsibility rules tighten. Public Health & Safety: Arizona health experts are urging families to plan for extreme heat as students return to school, citing risks like heat illness and reduced learning performance. Mental Health Care: Embark Behavioral Health’s Scottsdale clinic is becoming in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, expanding access to intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for adolescents and young adults. Veterinary Milestone: The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine has reached full AVMA accreditation, strengthening Arizona’s public pipeline of future veterinarians. Community Health: Humane Borders reports 19 migrant deaths in Arizona in July, the highest monthly total in two years, largely tied to dehydration and exposure.
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