AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicaid Crackdown: New Jersey will charge employers for workers enrolled in Medicaid, with other states watching as federal rules tighten. Medicaid Work-Rule Fight: A coalition of 25 states and DC sued the Trump administration over narrowing “medically frail” exemptions, arguing vulnerable people could lose coverage. Medicare GLP-1 Access: CMS launches the “Medicare GLP-1 Bridge,” offering certain weight-loss GLP-1 drugs for $50/month for eligible Part D beneficiaries through 2027. Drug Pricing Policy: The Trump administration proposes a Medicare rule to curb hospital markups on discounted 340B drugs, projecting $1.1B in savings. Care Coverage Shifts: Missouri ends Medicaid coverage for chiropractic services; CarolinaEast drops BCBS Medicare Advantage plans (with a short extension via UnitedHealthcare). AI in Care: Neurophet supplies MRI analysis software to Raffles Medical in Singapore, while a telehealth mindfulness program shows sustained low back pain improvements in OPTIMUM. Global Health Crisis: Venezuela’s earthquake aftermath is worsening into a looming infection risk amid shelter crowding and strained healthcare capacity. Medical Malpractice Basics: A legal explainer breaks down when delayed diagnosis becomes malpractice—and when it doesn’t.
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