AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGovernance & Privacy in Health Tech: A panel discussion warns that ambient listening tools raise major risks when governance is weak—data security, patient privacy, retention rules, and even who can access recordings or transcriptions. Maternal Care Access: March of Dimes says 34.6% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, affecting 2.4M women of reproductive age and 149,000 births yearly. Digital Health Regulation: The FDA named Cadence as the second company in its TEMPO digital health pilot for hypertension management, aiming to generate real-world outcomes data. Healthcare Cybersecurity: ECU Health urged patients to watch for MyChart phishing emails (“Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits”) and to report/delete suspicious messages. Public Health Funding: HHS announced $96.7M in behavioral health grants, including support for serious mental illness, suicide prevention, substance use treatment, and peer-run capacity. Food Safety: Oma’s Pride voluntarily recalled a lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 lb) due to Salmonella contamination; illnesses reported in dogs. Clinical Research Updates: ASCO-linked studies highlight microRNA-371 as a relapse biomarker in early-stage testicular cancer and predictors of talazoparib dose reduction in TALAPRO-2. Oncology Device Innovation: J&J’s Monarch bronchoscopy robot got FDA clearance for a software update adding AI-assisted planning features for lung biopsy.
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