AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Clinics: Rhode Island became the first state to require healthcare providers to tell patients when an AI scribe is used for visit notes—and to review AI-written documentation for accuracy. Public Health Watch: CDC data shows COVID-19 cases are rising in many states as summer ends, with a “summer surge” pattern still driving upticks from a low baseline. Overdose Prevention: Advocates marked Overdose Awareness Day in Burlington, pushing for a prevention center while the city’s timeline remains unclear amid concerns about enforcement and quality of life. EMS Policy: Indiana will stop hospital “diversion” for overcrowding, a move aimed at reducing delays for ambulance rides. Cancer Care Update: CharterCARE’s Roger Williams Medical Center is rolling out new breast cancer technology (Scout MD) to help surgeons more precisely target tumors. Food Safety: FDA announced a large tofu recall in 29 states due to possible ink contamination, including Rhode Island. Local Health & Wellness Research: URI researchers are studying how dollar stores affect food choices and nutrition for low-income shoppers. Health Tech & Privacy: Rhode Island’s AI scribe law joins a broader national push for transparency as digital tools expand in care settings.
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