AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaternal Care: Fifty-two U.S. maternity wards have closed since federal Medicaid cuts were announced, and eight more closures are planned. Medicaid covers about 40% of births, putting access to nearby care at risk, especially in rural areas. Measles: U.S. cases have reached 4,080—the highest since 1991—with Pennsylvania’s outbreak topping 1,100. Coverage and Costs: Medicaid cuts are stripping refugees and some other legal immigrants of coverage, while Colorado ACA premiums will rise an average of 10% in 2027, with steeper increases in some areas. Newborn Support: HHS has launched a program to provide free supply kits for newborns and postpartum parents. Nursing Workforce: Philadelphia-area schools and hospitals are expanding accelerated training and loan support to help address nursing shortages.
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