AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSNAP Cuts: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% year over year, faster than expected, as President Trump’s work and paperwork changes take hold—leaving many families scrambling with documentation and state backlogs. Medicare Watch: CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told “Face the Nation” that drug prices are continuing to drop, framing cost relief as a key 2027 concern for patients. Insurance Shock: Thousands of Alaskans face another sharp jump in individual health insurance rates, with one small-business owner warning he may drop coverage as premiums soar. Mental Health Access: A forum in South Carolina spotlights lower prescription costs and better care for Black women and families, while a separate proposal would fund suicide prevention and peer support for firefighters and EMS. Public Health & Safety: FDA inspection cleared the American Red Cross Blood Services MO-IL region after a July 30 review, and researchers in Nebraska are working to detect Parkinson’s and dementia earlier. Clinical Pipeline: Abcuro secured $66M to pursue a new trial after a setback in a rare inflammatory muscle disorder program.
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