AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBird Flu: Washington reported the first U.S. bird flu death of 2026 after a dairy worker was exposed to infected cattle; officials say the risk to the public remains low. Measles: A child’s death in upstate New York was the state’s first measles fatality in more than 30 years, as U.S. cases more than doubled last year’s record and Indiana reported 104 cases. Medication Safety: Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles were recalled nationwide after pills failed a quality test. Care Access: A new report estimates 120 million Americans lack adequate healthcare access, with new patients waiting an average of 31 days for appointments in major cities; rural heart attack patients are also three times more likely to die en route to a hospital. Drug Costs: A Labor Department rule will require pharmacy benefit managers to disclose rebates, spread pricing and fees to large self-insured employers starting in July 2027, with potential effects on workers’ premiums and copays. Heart Health: A national Medicare analysis linked very cold days to 12% higher odds of heart failure hospitalization among older adults.
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