AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid Coverage: Federal judges blocked limits on exemptions for seriously ill and medically frail enrollees, protecting access to coverage as new work requirements loom. Drug Resistance: A new CDC report estimates drug-resistant germs cause 9.7 million U.S. infections annually and more than 50,000 deaths; Candida auris infections have surged nearly tenfold. Children’s Health: A study linked higher ultra-processed-food intake in children to stronger brain responses to food cues and greater body-fat increases a year later. AI in Care: A survey found most Americans are uncomfortable with doctors using AI to make major medical decisions, even as NYU Langone moves to integrate a clinical AI tool into its electronic records. Healthcare Costs: Workers’ share of family health premiums rose 9% to $7,471, outpacing wage growth, while ACA premiums are set to rise for a second year.
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