AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Policy: CMS proposed changes that could let approved Medicare ACOs reduce or eliminate some Part B cost-sharing starting in 2027, aiming to reward coordinated care over fee-for-service incentives. Medicaid & Access: Nurses in Michigan’s Ironwood rallied over federal Medicaid changes, warning that work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks could disrupt care for people in mental health crises. Prior Authorization Fight: Senate Republicans backed keeping the WISeR prior-authorization model despite claims it relies on AI to slow or deny care. Clinical Safety & Public Health: New York issued an air quality advisory as wildfire smoke returns, with doctors warning higher risk for asthma, chronic lung disease, and heart patients—especially in hot weather. Healthcare Governance: India’s NMC warned medical colleges not to admit beyond approved MBBS seats for 2026–27. Trials & Pharma Deals: Jasper Therapeutics closed its all-stock acquisition of Kira Pharmaceuticals in a $132M deal, expanding an immunology pipeline. Cancer Drug Affordability: India’s Supreme Court took suo motu notice of a Kerala case over exorbitant patented cancer drug prices after the patient died, ordering fast disposal. Workforce & Operations: UVM Health named Marc Kosak president and COO of Central Vermont Medical Center, focusing on access, quality, and community-based services.
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