AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOTC & Consumer Health: Reese Consumer Health acquired Australia’s Dream, aiming to expand the topical pain relief brand across retail, e-commerce and DTC. Maternal Care: Ghana’s Deputy Health Minister met KATH and Kumasi South Hospital to tackle maternal health gaps, including emergency obstetric care, staffing and referral systems. Prenatal Oral Health: A Rutgers study found that scheduling dental visits during prenatal appointments boosts the odds of seeing a dentist during pregnancy, especially for vulnerable patients. Policy & Medicaid: Nebraska Sen. Mike Moser backed LB958, revising Medicaid waiver requirements and benefit coverage, including doula reimbursement and prenatal program changes. Public Health Alerts: Santa Barbara County confirmed its first measles case since 2019 tied to travel, prompting exposure coordination and MMR guidance. Safety of Weight-Loss Drugs: Qatar urged consumers to verify registration and buy only from licensed pharmacies as interest in slimming medicines and injections grows online. Healthcare Fraud: A former Brooklyn banker was sentenced to 18 months for laundering proceeds from a major Medicare fraud scheme. Senior Housing Deals: American Healthcare REIT agreed to buy eight Kensington Senior Living communities for $873M, expanding assisted living and memory care. Mental Health & Media: Investors sued Selena Gomez’s Wondermind over alleged securities fraud tied to the startup’s collapse. Healthcare Access & Costs: Kentucky lawmakers heard claims of $800M+ Medicaid waste, while Arkansas reports many new moms lose coverage after 60 days.
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