AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNuclear Manufacturing in SC: Aecon is buying a 120,000-square-foot nuclear fabrication facility in Jackson, South Carolina, expanding U.S. capacity for nuclear refurbishment, life extension, and new-build work. Healthcare Leadership: MUSC President David J. Cole announced he’ll retire in 2027, with a nationwide search for his successor beginning next. Connected-Car Tech Rule Hits EV Sales: The U.S. blocks Polestar from selling 2027-and-newer EVs under the Connected Vehicle Rule tied to China-linked technology; Polestar says it will exit the U.S. market and focus on Europe. Cancer Care Workflow: A MUSC-led discussion highlights how delays between biopsy and ordering molecular testing can slow results, urging sites to streamline internal steps. Rural Health Funding Debate: A rural healthcare analysis warns that tech-heavy upgrades may miss the basics—workforce and local infrastructure—despite major federal rural health dollars. Transplant Access in SC: A report notes 1,800 people are on South Carolina’s kidney transplant waiting list, with Black patients lagging in placement; it also spotlights living kidney donors. Policy & Public Health: Medicare’s July 1 pilot will expand first-time coverage for weight-loss drugs, while a new survey finds many women in restrictive states struggle to get reproductive care after Dobbs. Local Tech/Industry: Hybar plans a second rebar mini mill in Osceola after raising $1.1B, targeting large-scale infrastructure demand.
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