AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoReproductive Health Policy: Sen. Mazie Hirono joined Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in reintroducing a bill that would require insurers to cover FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control with no out-of-pocket costs. Health Data & Privacy: A multistate coalition announced a $2.3 million settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 data breach tied to its debt collector, with reforms focused on stronger vendor management for sensitive medical information. Local Research Funding: UH Mānoa/JABSOM researcher Jonathan Yap secured NIH support to launch an independent lab studying ways to help the heart recover after a heart attack. Public Health & Safety: Honolulu EMS reported multiple serious overnight crashes involving a motorcycle and two moped collisions, including injuries on H-1 and Kamehameha Highway. Disaster Recovery & Student Well-Being: Kauaʻi Community College says Hurricane Lowell disrupted 80% of students’ ability to attend classes, with a recovery event connecting students to aid and mental health support. Community Health Leadership: Nā Puʻuwai Native Hawaiian Health Care System announced Dr. Landon Opunui was selected for the Obama Foundation’s Leaders program. Food Safety: Inspectors found major kitchen violations, including roaches, unsafe thawing, mold, and raw chicken left thawing overnight, leading to a temporary closure.
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