AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClinical Trials & Drug Development: HHS/ARPA-H launched SURPASS, a new clinical trials program meant to speed drug and biologic evaluation using shared infrastructure, common controls, and real-time analysis. Medicare Advantage & Access: SCAN unveiled its 2027 Medicare Advantage portfolio after major 2026 enrollment growth, highlighting expanded markets and differentiated benefits. Rural Care Funding: Alabama is set to receive about $55M for rural healthcare through a Rural Health Transformation Program, targeting ER capacity, maternal-fetal telehealth, EMS, cancer screening, and workforce pipelines. Pediatric Cardiology: FDA approved Edwards’ Autus expandable pulmonary valve for paediatric patients with congenital pulmonary valve disease, aiming to reduce repeat open-heart surgeries. Patient Safety & System Strain: Ireland reported 19 patients on trolleys at Midland Regional Hospital, while INMO said 511 admitted patients are waiting for beds nationally. Health Equity & Policy: New Medicaid changes are already cutting off coverage for some refugees/asylum seekers in Virginia, with more work-rule paperwork changes expected. Care Delivery Partnerships: South County Health joined Mayo Clinic’s Care Network, while AdventHealth is rolling out OpenEvidence to help clinicians find evidence faster. Public Health & Infrastructure: Indiana’s flood recovery raises contamination and tetanus concerns as public-health funding drops sharply. Health Costs & Billing Friction: A UK patient described a parking system dispute that led to a £70 charge despite paying to park.
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