AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoKratom crackdown: Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS/DPS are warning Iowans about kratom and synthetic 7-OH products after Iowa confirmed 45 kratom-associated deaths since 2024, including 16 in the first seven months of 2026, urging a “total ban.” Maternal care access: MercyOne North Iowa is adding two certified nurse midwives to expand pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum support amid Iowa’s maternity-care shortage. Measles watch (regional, Iowa-linked): Wisconsin’s outbreak tied to Grant and Lafayette counties has climbed to 110 confirmed cases (plus 6 probable), with nearly all cases among unvaccinated people; Iowa officials are urging residents to check MMR status and use local vaccine clinics. Heat safety in Dubuque: The city opened 11 cooling centers and warned about heat illness risk as temperatures push into the 90s with heat indexes near/over 100, with some schools dismissing early. Health system billing scrutiny: A report says UI Health Care’s $280M purchase of Mission Cancer + Blood led to higher patient bills after switching to hospital-based billing. Insurance scam alert: Iowa Insurance Division warns of a licensing-credential theft scheme targeting people seeking insurance producer licenses.
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