AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat and Brain Health: A national study found that adults 50 and older exposed to a heat index of at least 103°F for even a few days a year had higher dementia rates over time. The link was strongest in neighborhoods with less air conditioning access. Insurance Costs: Arizona ACA premiums are expected to rise about 28% for 2027 coverage, as shoppers also face fewer plan choices and the loss of enhanced federal subsidies. Storm Safety: Flooding prompted evacuations across Arizona, with a person reported missing in Flagstaff and residents forced from parts of Sedona and other communities. Animal Health: Arizona confirmed its first New World screwworm case in an animal—a dog in Cochise County—prompting warnings for pet and livestock owners. Medicaid Access: A federal court blocked a rule that would have made medically frail Arizonans prove their conditions limit their ability to work to qualify for Medicaid. Parkinson’s Treatment: Phoenix artist Bill Daggett returned to woodcarving after deep brain stimulation helped control severe tremors when medication wasn’t enough.
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