AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRemote Care Policy: RPM Healthcare urged CMS to preserve flexible remote patient monitoring staffing as the agency weighs changes in the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, warning restrictions could disrupt care continuity. Public Health Outbreaks: New York City declared its Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease cluster over after the incubation period passed; officials say cooling-tower sources were cleaned and disinfected. Hospital Safety & Oversight: A Pennsylvania hospital inspection timeline highlighted repeated compliance checks and monitoring surveys, underscoring how patient safety scrutiny is ongoing. Controlled Substances Crime: A veterinary hospital employee in Tennessee was charged after allegedly stealing fentanyl vials and replacing them with salt water, with investigators estimating more than 40 mL missing. Access to Care in Conflict Zones: MSF resumed 24/7 services at Haiti’s Isaïe Jeanty maternity hospital after weeks of interruption from armed clashes, restoring obstetric care and support for sexual-violence victims. Maternal & Child Safety: A Georgia mother was charged after her 1-year-old was found dead in a locked car outside a hospital after hours in extreme heat. Workforce & Training: Cincinnati Children’s secured a $38.4M NIH grant renewal to expand congenital heart disease genomics research, while a nursing symposium in Connecticut brought high school students into hands-on clinical experiences. Rural Healthcare Investment: West Virginia announced a $14M rural healthcare push using virtual technology and at-home remote monitoring to catch issues earlier.
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