AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMeasles Surge in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has hospitalized 98 people—about 17% of confirmed cases—far above the national hospitalization rate, with the state tally moving faster than federal counts. Public Health Policy Fight: Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing for more public health reporting on tick-borne diseases, while kratom regulation debates continue as advocates warn against a ban. Cancer Care Access: A breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug was approved, but families say access is still tangled in expanded-access and insurance delays. Long-Term Cancer Survivorship: Greater Philadelphia doctors are expanding “whole-person” cancer care to address long-term side effects, not just survival. Hospital and Rehab Expansion: Penn Medicine is planning adaptive facility growth, and Corewell Health and Select Medical plan an 84-bed rehab hospital in Sterling Heights opening in 2029. Health System Costs & Coverage: Insurers are proposing 2027 rate hikes as Pennsylvanians grapple with rising costs, and hospital deals are forming as Medicaid cuts loom. Local Health & Community: Amish families often rely on cash and mutual aid for care, and a new study suggests voice disorders may signal higher dementia risk. Health-Related Legal/Enforcement: A Pennsylvania durable medical equipment company owner was indicted in a massive Medicare fraud and money-laundering case.
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