AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Patient Experience: A new national ranking based on CMS HCAHPS survey star ratings finds Wisconsin tops the country for patient experience (4.06/5), while Florida, New Jersey and New York land at the bottom—useful context for Missourians comparing care quality. Violence & Community Safety: In St. Louis, a dispute tied to a Jimmy John’s ended with a 14-year-old shot in the leg; a restaurant employee faces multiple felony charges. Injury Alerts (UTV/ATV): An 11-year-old was seriously hurt in a Ralls County UTV crash and flown to St. Louis Children’s Hospital; separate reports also describe other serious crash injuries across the region. Emerging Infectious Disease: Researchers describe a new tick-borne virus in China carried by an Asian longhorned tick already established in 21 U.S. states—no U.S. human cases reported so far, but it’s a reminder to watch for tick exposure. Food Safety: Italian guanciale is recalled in multiple states after listeria concerns, highlighting ongoing risks with ready-to-eat products. Mental Health Support: Missouri’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline gets statewide attention as the Capitol dome is lit teal and purple for National 988 Day. Access to Care & Accountability: A Missouri-linked 340B program critique says large hospital systems may not be using savings as intended for low-income patients, calling for more transparency.
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