AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelehealth Stroke Rehab: MUSC is expanding at-home stroke rehabilitation via telehealth, pairing occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mental health support to cut rural travel barriers. Space & Manufacturing Research: ISS National Lab and NSF commissioned new microgravity studies on how non-gravitational transport affects melting of 3D-printed metal particles—aimed at improving advanced manufacturing and other Earth applications. Higher Ed Program Cuts: SC State University’s board voted to end multiple low-enrollment degree programs, affecting areas including education and engineering tech. Public Health Policy: New federal Medicaid rules could force about three dozen states to cut Medicaid payments by $50B+ total, raising concerns that fewer providers will treat Medicaid patients. Broadband/Phone Infrastructure: The FCC paused Verizon’s copper landline retirement plan in South Carolina after state officials protested potential service gaps. Education Policy: The U.S. Department of Education rescinded the Biden-era Title IX rule on women’s sports and reinstated the 2020 regulations. Local Tech & Workforce: MUSC and Siemens are tackling CT tech shortages with a faster training pathway for radiologic technologists. Nuclear Momentum: SC’s Nuclear Advisory Council and partners are building a “Nuclear Energy Roadmap” to align local, state, and federal efforts and attract investment.
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