AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCancer Screening Coverage: Guardant Health’s Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening is getting broader coverage—EviCore by Evernorth will follow ACS guidelines starting Jan. 1, 2027, expanding access for average-risk adults age 45+. Public Health Alert: Missouri health officials are urging rabies precautions as CDC reports rising rabies exposures nationally and bats test positive in Greene County. Mental Health Access: Three Vernon County residents launched “Bridge 2 Bed,” a free online network meant to speed up finding available mental health beds across Southwest Missouri. Healthcare Policy & Privacy: Rep. Eric Burlison promoted healthcare reform while criticizing surveillance tech, calling for an end to federal dollars for warrantless license plate reader tracking. Legal/Drug Safety Watch: A Missouri court is set to weigh the “fairness” of Bayer’s $7.25B Roundup settlement tied to cancer claims. Local Safety: Kansas City police identified a 36-year-old victim in a life-threatening shooting; separate reports also note a pedestrian death after a crash on U.S. 40. Health System Leadership: Great River Health named Jeremy Alexander as permanent CEO after Dr. Michael McCoy’s resignation.
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