AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVaccine Guidance: Two-thirds of 463 clinicians surveyed say they’ll follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule rather than revised federal advice, amid rising patient confusion. Hospital Readmissions: Medicare will cut payments to 2,334 hospitals in fiscal 2027—about 80% of those assessed—as more hospitals face penalties for patients readmitted within 30 days. Cancer Care Delays: About 1,500 patients at Sri Lanka’s Apeksha Hospital are waiting for radiation therapy because a new CT simulator is incompatible with treatment-planning software; private treatment can cost up to Rs. 2 million. Medication Safety: A study found 7,154 Medicaid patients with epilepsy had overlapping prescriptions for certain seizure drugs and hormonal birth control, which can reduce contraceptive effectiveness. Medical Debt: Wayne County says its relief program has erased more than $95 million in medical debt for 102,246 residents, using just under $710,000 in public funds. Care Closer to Home: Ireland’s 2027 health budget rises to €29.1 billion, with plans to expand community care and improve access.
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