AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicare Access: Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill to address a payment formula that leaves Puerto Rico’s Medicare Advantage plans funded about 40% below the U.S. average, affecting more than 650,000 seniors. Home-Based Care: Saudi Arabia’s mandatory insurance now covers eligible home services including post-surgery wound care, IV medication and catheterisation, helping patients recover outside hospital. Mental Health: Nearly half of U.S. adults who need mental healthcare don’t know where to find it; cost and provider shortages remain major barriers. Drug Research: AstraZeneca will pay $40 million upfront to use insitro’s AI platform to seek new treatments for liver and heart conditions, with up to $1.46 billion in potential milestones. Healthcare Costs: An IMF report says rural Chinese households spend 8.7% of disposable income on healthcare, adding pressure to household budgets and consumption. Workforce: A study of Chinese physicians found that those working over 57 hours a week reported notably poorer physical health, while 42.3% of respondents had poor psychological wellbeing.
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