AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Care: Walmart plans to expand employee health benefits with $0 prescriptions, more than 250 covered medications and paid NICU leave. Medicare: Alignment Healthcare is suing over 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings, saying the scoring method could cost it more than $200 million. Disaster Response: Federal officials declared public health emergencies in Florida and Alabama after Hurricane Isaias. Coverage Access: New federal rules tighten Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens, as hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants reportedly lose Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Hospital Stability: A Harvard study finds rural and urban hospitals are closing at similar rates, renewing concerns about access to care. Patient Safety: A report says cyberattacks disrupted care at 97% of healthcare organizations. Medical Education: BYU’s new medical school received accreditation and can recruit its first class for a 2027 start.
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