AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Plan Costs: Open enrollment is underway as 2027 premiums rise; shoppers are urged to compare costs, covered doctors and prescriptions before renewing. Hospital Safety: Scotland’s inquiry into Glasgow hospital infections has finished hearing witnesses, with findings expected soon. Seven deaths are under investigation. AI in Practice: A survey found 63% of physicians use AI for clinical decision support, up from 37% last year; many also worry about its effect on trainee skills. Specialty Drug Access: Lehigh Valley Hospital Pharmacy is suing Highmark, alleging the insurer steers patients to a competitor it owns. Highmark says it will respond in court. Pharma Investment: Ghana plans to invest $1 billion in local drug and biomanufacturing, aiming to reduce imports that account for up to 75% of its medicine supply. Pfizer and Blackstone also struck a deal worth up to $1.5 billion to fund GLP-1 drug trials. Rural Care: Vermont will receive nearly $190 million in a second year of federal rural health funding, supporting technology upgrades, workforce training and primary care.
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