AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVaccine Policy Shock: Trump’s executive order would space childhood shots and split MMR into three single vaccines, with Mississippi and Missouri pediatricians warning it could leave kids vulnerable while autism claims remain unsupported. Gender-Affirming Care Funding: CMS finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid/CHIP funding for puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors (state dollars may still cover), drawing pushback from pediatric groups and raising access concerns for families. Rural AI Pushback: Health leaders are betting on AI “concierge” tools for rural care, but patients and providers worry about uneven results and a widening AI divide. PBM Transparency: FTC settlements with Express Scripts and Caremark are pushing the pharmacy industry toward more pricing and access transparency. Cancer & Biotech Updates: Germline variants may predict CAR T toxicity, and Novo Nordisk’s ziltivekimab failed to cut cardiovascular events in a phase 3 trial. Care Delivery & Wellness: Hims & Hers upgrades women’s health app with AI and a smart scale; a chamomile mouth rinse trial found plaque and gingivitis improvements comparable to chlorhexidine.
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