AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicare Payment Pressure: MGMA’s Anders Gilberg warns the proposed 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule would cut the conversion factor again, stacking on inflation losses and keeping clinicians under strain. Medicaid Work Rules: Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Medicaid expansion adults must meet an 80-hours-a-month work/school/community requirement, with faster redeterminations and a short “cure” process that could mean coverage lapses at the front desk. Workplace Safety for Health Staff: Massachusetts lawmakers finally begin talks on protecting healthcare workers from assault and harassment after weeks of stalled protections, as staffing shortages worsen. Rural Access Funding: West Virginia launches its Rural Health Transformation “Health to Prosperity” awards to expand worksite and employer-based clinics, while New York pushes $76M+ to strengthen rural care coordination and networks. Public Health & Safety: NAFDAC warns against four recalled medicines from Pakistan due to quality problems, and Lancaster County adds measles info to its “trust your healthcare provider” campaign. Workforce Pipeline: A North Carolina partnership boosted nursing program capacity by 77.5% since 2023 to reduce local wait times and staffing gaps. Care Delivery Tech: FDA cleared Medibyt’s CPETWise software to speed and standardize cardiopulmonary exercise testing reporting. Community Health Support: CHRISTUS Health awarded $300,000 to Longview-area nonprofits for food, healthcare, and housing help.
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