AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFDA Shake-Up: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is set to resign, and a second top FDA drug official (Tracy Beth Høeg) says she was fired—raising fresh alarms about how drug oversight and approvals will move next. Medicaid Dollars: Local Medicaid billing data show big spending growth in therapy and lab services categories in multiple communities, underscoring how public health budgets shift at the ground level. Ebola Watch: Congo’s Ebola outbreak is worsening, with at least 80 deaths reported and only a small share confirmed by lab tests, while officials warn about strain on prevention and tracking. Public Health Seasonality: Valley Fever risk is expected to rise as summer agriculture ramps up and school ends in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Care Access & Tech: WHOOP rolled out new AI features plus on-demand video consults with licensed clinicians and EHR syncing—pushing wearables deeper into healthcare. Patient Safety: Several hospitals earned top safety grades, including Palmdale Regional’s sixth straight “A” from The Leapfrog Group.
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