AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNIH Funding Boost: The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine (Hofstra/Northwell) won a $1.8M, five-year MSTP grant to expand physician-scientist training. Regulatory Watch: The FDA dropped a warning letter against Whoop after changes to its blood pressure feature, aligning with newer guidance that treats some wellness uses differently. Cancer Pipeline: The EU approved enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab for cisplatin-ineligible, resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, citing major event-free and overall survival benefits. Care Access & Tech: MiniMed began EU rollout of its Abbott-made Instinct CGM for its 780G pump, aiming to reach millions of Abbott sensor users. Practice Economics: Medicare’s 2027 “payment cliff” is taking shape as a one-year 2026 pay bump meets ongoing efficiency cuts, raising planning pressure for medical practices. Fraud Crackdown: DOJ charged 455 people in a record $6.5B national health care fraud takedown, including doctors, with alleged patient harm. Workforce & Operations: Oceana County Medical Care Facility flagged critical infrastructure repairs (drain leak, HVAC replacement, roof leaks) ahead of its state survey. Behavioral Health Systems: A report warns behavioral health demand is surging while claims/coding systems lag, driving denials and administrative burden. Workplace Health Expansion: Concentra opened a new medical center in Goodyear, Arizona, expanding occupational health services.
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