AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealthcare Tech Deal: Frazier Healthcare Partners agreed to buy MatrixCare from Resmed, expanding its focus on cloud EHR software for skilled nursing, senior living, home health, hospice, and life plan communities. Public Safety Tech: Seattle Fire is seeking feedback on using up to three drones for limited high-risk fire, medical, and rescue operations, with livestreaming only for designated personnel. AI in the Region: A one-day “AI in Alaska” summit (Sept. 28) will train leaders and produce 30/60/90-day implementation plans, using Alaska case studies. Local Infrastructure: Spokane Valley won a $20.8M federal grant to rebuild the Sullivan Road–Trent Avenue interchange, replacing traffic lights with roundabouts and adding safer walking and shared-use paths. Research in Washington: WSU researchers identified a “winter lock” in fruit flies tied to a circadian clock gene, offering new angles on seasonal biology and potential pest control. Education Policy: OSPI says nearly one-third of Washington districts still lack consistent cell phone rules, urging more uniform policies. Wildlife & Climate: Two gray whales died on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, with necropsies pointing to malnutrition amid broader West Coast mortality concerns. Business & Cloud: SnapSoft earned AWS Managed Service Provider competency after an independent audit.
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