AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN Health Policy: Malaysia launched the ASEAN Strategic Health Agenda (ASHA) 2026–2030, aiming to strengthen regional health systems, close development gaps, and improve prevention, food safety, and responses to emerging threats. Medicaid Fraud & Pharma Billing: A California man was sentenced to 30 years for a $270M Medi-Cal wire fraud scheme tied to non-contracted, medically unnecessary generic drug billings through a pharmacy. AI in Care Delivery: A San Francisco startup, Epsilon Health, is launching an “AI-native” radiology group to speed interpretations while working inside radiologists’ workflows amid a U.S. radiologist shortage. Clinical Coding Update: The AMA released the 2027 CPT code set, including major radiology revisions and new MRI angiography table updates. Food Labeling Fight: India’s Supreme Court signaled concern over front-of-pack warning labels for high salt, sugar, and fat foods, seeking stakeholder input. Rural Health Debate: U.S. officials are pitching AI avatars to offset Medicaid cuts for rural providers, but many clinicians doubt near-term cost savings. Insulin Pricing Lawsuit: Princeton sued insulin makers and PBMs over alleged insulin price inflation, while the university plans to switch PBMs starting in 2027. Health Tech & Business: Fresha hit NF525 certification in France for POS software compliance with anti-fraud rules.
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