AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransgender Inmate Care Fight: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a ruling that would keep providing medical care to transgender inmates, after a Bureau of Prisons policy cut off surgeries and hormone-related care and limited clothing accommodations. Long-Term Care Crunch: A new report warns the U.S. is running short on nursing home beds as staffing shortages, low wages, and Medicaid pressure squeeze capacity—an issue that will ripple across families nationwide. Access to Surgery: A national analysis says 15.1 million Americans live in counties with no general surgeon, and 951 counties have no surgeon in 12 key specialties—highlighting major gaps in surgical care. Maternal Mental Health: A Washington-area opinion piece argues attention is still not enough for maternal mental health, calling out the human cost when support lags. Local Health Policy Watch: MGMA details upcoming 2027 changes that could affect Medicaid work requirements and remote monitoring rules, with practices bracing for operational and access impacts. Global Health Diplomacy: Ghana’s president defended rejecting a U.S. health compact, calling conditions “humiliating” and raising sovereignty concerns. Clinical Research Update: Mirum Pharmaceuticals reported Phase 3 success for brelovitug in chronic hepatitis delta, with deepening viral suppression and improved ALT normalization.
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