AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllinois Health Policy: Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill requiring private insurers to cover seizure detection devices, capping cost-sharing at $50 a year, with added language tied to preeclampsia coverage and genetic markers. Public Health Alert: USDA issued a public health alert for Red’s All Natural Steak, Cilantro and Lime Burritos sold at Costco in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota due to an undeclared egg allergen from a packaging error—consumers are told to discard or return affected lots. Maternal Mental Health: A new look at a 1936 England postpartum case highlights how “puerperal insanity” shaped infanticide laws; the report notes Illinois is among the few places with a special sentencing approach for postpartum mental illness. Care Access & Costs: A federal audit finds thousands of children in foster care were temporarily placed in hotels and other unsafe settings when states couldn’t find proper placements, especially for older kids and those with complex mental health needs. Whole-Community Wellness: The Stork Foundation for Infertility opened 2026 IVF grant applications (Aug. 1–Sept. 30) to help families cover treatment costs.
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