AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOpioid Oversight: CVS agreed to pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that it improperly filled controlled-substance prescriptions, including opioids, and billed health programs. The company did not admit liability. Wildfire Health: New Maui research found elevated toxic metals in residents months after the 2023 fires; higher exposure was associated with impaired lung function. Free Screenings: Walmart’s Kahului store will offer free health checks, pharmacist consultations and vaccinations on Oct. 17, with walk-ins welcome. Dengue Watch: Hawaiʻi has confirmed its ninth travel-related dengue case of 2026 on Oʻahu as mosquito-control teams target the affected area. Breast Cancer: Hawaiʻi’s 2024 breast cancer death rate was 15.7 per 100,000 women, among the nation’s lowest and below the U.S. rate of 18.7.
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