AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoACA affordability crunch: New analysis says ACA Marketplace insurers are proposing another double-digit premium jump for 2027, with a median increase of about 14% as enhanced premium tax credits expire—hitting middle-income DC-area residents hardest. Mental health funding: HHS/SAMHSA is awarding more than $281 million for programs targeting addiction, suicide prevention, trauma care, and overdose response, including expanded medication-assisted treatment. Insulin costs: A new ADA survey finds many insulin users pay steep out-of-pocket prices, with nearly 40% reporting costs above $150 per month and many skipping care or cutting groceries. Public health & safety: D.C. air quality warnings followed July 4 fireworks and heat, with “very unhealthy” pollution levels reported. Local care expansion: Bassett Healthcare adds pediatric urology services, while other health systems continue adding specialty capacity. Homelessness support: A pilot program aims to help both people experiencing homelessness and nearby businesses, pairing services with community coordination. Research animal welfare: A bipartisan PRIMATE Act would restrict importing non-human primates for biomedical research after reported welfare violations.
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