AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOncology Deal: GSK struck a $10.6B agreement to acquire Nuvalent, adding late-stage lung cancer candidates zidesamtinib and neladalkib plus earlier HER2 assets—aimed at expanding GSK’s US oncology push. Healthcare Cybersecurity: A new look at AI-driven healthcare risk highlights rising breach costs and the growing attack surface as hospitals add cloud, connected devices, and AI. Policy & Access: The American Cancer Society updated colorectal screening guidance, reaffirming screening from age 45 to 75 and adding blood-based options for people who won’t complete stool or colonoscopy. PBM Reform: Coverage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 explains how new CMS enforcement targets PBM contract incentives in Medicare Part D, with implications for independent pharmacies. Home Care Funding: PRN Funding expanded home-care invoice factoring into Ohio, Minnesota, Florida, and Missouri to help agencies manage payroll and staffing amid payment delays. Clinical Practice & AI: A Philips survey finds AI can improve clinician productivity and error detection, but many doctors report AI training gaps. Legal Fight Over Mandates: Ten former hospital employees sued over COVID-19 vaccine mandate denials of religious and medical exemptions. Community Health: The American Red Cross scheduled blood drives across Mississippi Coast amid an earlier-than-expected summer shortage.
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