AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare affordability: A House Health Subcommittee hearing zeroed in on why oral chemotherapy is often far less affordable than IV—blaming insurance rules and pharmacy benefit managers for delays, restrictive formularies, and forced pharmacy switching. Open enrollment costs: As health insurance sign-ups near, Massachusetts residents face plan disruptions, premium hikes, and possible subsidy losses tied to federal changes. D.C. courts: Jury selection in Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White’s federal bribery trial highlighted concerns about fairness and police-misconduct views among potential jurors. Menopause care gap: Sen. Rick Scott and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced the first-ever congressional hearing on menopause, focusing on research, training, and access. Local health operations: Sharon Regional Health System says payroll transfer issues left employees unpaid and that satellite offices face eviction. Policy & public health: D.C. Circuit decisions broaden the reach of the anti-kickback statute, affecting manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs.
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