AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndustry Shake-Up: CVS Health is reportedly preparing to split its 9,000 retail pharmacies from Aetna, Caremark and other health businesses in 2028, reversing years of expansion through acquisitions. Digital Health: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds3 Pro won South Korean medical-device approval for hearing tests and personalized hearing assistance, with features expected in a software update early next year. Cybersecurity: Police are investigating a major breach at NSW Health; officials say no patient data is known to have been compromised, though a hacker claims to have accessed 100,000 documents. Drug Costs: Medicare Part D premiums could rise 50% on average in 2027 for people who stay in their current plans, underscoring the need to review coverage during enrollment. Coverage and Policy: A Philippine lawmaker proposed health insurance protections for informal workers, while a federal court ruling blocked Medicaid work requirements for medically frail people. Rural Care: Idaho awarded $186 million in first-year rural health grants for technology, workforce development, prevention and infrastructure.
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