AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCancer Control: A new AACR report says the U.S. cancer death rate fell 35% from 1991 to 2024, preventing 4.8 million deaths, though gains vary by cancer type. Drug Pricing & Access: PBMI 2026 coverage highlights how 340B claims appeals can be hard for plan sponsors, with long delays and complex cost comparisons. Patient Safety: Qatar kicks off its 12th Patient Safety Week with a focus on safer care for non-communicable diseases, including medication and diagnostic safety. Public Health Policy: Nigeria formally institutionalizes Health Technology Assessment to guide what the NHIA funds and reimburses as it pushes toward universal health coverage. Vaccines & Outbreaks: Tennessee confirms five more measles cases, bringing its total to nine, while Michigan reports the highest school vaccine waiver rates in a decade. Mental Health: A Canadian town proclaims National Depression Screening Day and promotes free, confidential online screening. Community Care Research: A U.S. dementia study funded by the NIH aims to better match patients with caregivers and services during care transitions. Food Safety: A Michelin two-star restaurant in South Korea was fined for serving unapproved dried ants, after heavy metals were found. Infectious Disease Watch: Florida reports surging mosquito-borne illness, with dengue cases rising sharply in multiple counties. Biomanufacturing Boost: Sanofi inaugurates a major Toronto facility to expand high-dose flu vaccine production for Canada and pandemic preparedness.
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