AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoMedicaid Access Push: Neighborhood Healthcare urged CMS to revise new Medicaid community engagement rules, warning they could disrupt care for Medicaid-heavy patients at its 33 sites in Southern California. Cancer Drug Supply: Roche Canada and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance finished negotiations to bring Perjeta (pertuzumab) for HER2-positive early breast cancer into neoadjuvant treatment access. Food Safety & Health: FDA is tracking progress as brands remove artificial petroleum-based food colors, amid rising parent and clinician concerns about health impacts. Immunization Watch: CDC data show kindergarten MMR coverage slipped to 92.4% in 2025–26, while exemptions hit a record 4.2%, as measles cases in 2026 already outpace last year. ALS Care Gap: A new report highlights how ALS patients can lose speech fast, while the health system moves too slowly to preserve voices. D.C. Tech & Health Workforce: A new ranking puts Washington, D.C. among the top AI cities, reflecting growing demand for tech talent that increasingly intersects with health innovation.
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