AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicare GLP-1 Shift: A new CMS pilot (“Medicare GLP-1 Bridge”) starts July 1, letting eligible older adults get weight-loss GLP-1s for a flat $50/month through Dec. 31, 2027—an overdue change for patients long shut out of coverage, though questions remain about how the short-term program will end. Maternal Care Expansion: Wisconsin expands postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months, expected to help 16,000+ new mothers, including mental health and opioid use disorder treatment. Access Under Pressure: Ghana’s Odawna CHPS compound is appealing for urgent help after floods destroyed equipment and patient records, disrupting care for thousands. Rare-Disease Pharma Deal: SERB Pharmaceuticals completes acquisition of EU/UK/MENA rights to Idefirix (imlifidase) from Hansa Biopharma, aiming to expand access for transplant-related needs. Device Cybersecurity Standard: SGS awards Yaoshi the first IEC 81001-5-1 CB certification for medical device cybersecurity, signaling tighter global compliance expectations. Healthcare System Stress: England faces growing “pharmacy deserts,” with 500+ closures since 2022, worsening access as prescription volumes rise.
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