AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicare Price Fight: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected drugmakers’ appeals over Medicare drug price negotiations, leaving the Inflation Reduction Act program in place and keeping billions in potential savings on track. Ebola Escalation: WHO declared the Congo outbreak a global health emergency, with health systems and border/airport screening efforts ramping up as cases spread across countries. Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Operators of a children’s day treatment program agreed to a $15.2M civil judgment to settle Medicaid fraud allegations. Patient Safety Lapse: An inspection found medication was crushed into a patient’s food at an Irish mental health center without proper pharmacy oversight. Cybersecurity: NYC Health and Hospitals disclosed a months-long breach that exposed medical data and fingerprints for at least 1.8M people. Workforce Moves: A Philippine governor regularized 66 job-order health workers into permanent roles, including doctors and nurses. Clinical Leadership: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals launched a Clinical Patient Care Leadership certification program. Local Care Access: Northeast Health Services opened a new mental health clinic in Billerica, expanding services for families. Zoo Incident: A man fell about 20 feet at Southwick’s Zoo after a seizure on a ride and is recovering.
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