AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNursing Home Oversight: CMS’s new “high-performing” gold trophy icon on Care Compare is rolling out, but nursing home leaders warn it could mislead families into over-trusting a single marker while surveys and eligibility lists may lag. Workforce Pay: Minnesota approved a Medicaid-funded wage floor for nursing home workers—$19 an hour for the rest of 2026 and $20.50 in 2027—after months of delays, with unions calling it historic. Hospital Expansion: HCA plans a full-service hospital in Cape Coral, aiming to reduce emergency transfers outside the city. Allied Health Staffing: CT technologist demand has doubled since 2021, while fill rates fell, highlighting ongoing imaging staffing strain. Rural Access: West Virginia announced $4.2 million to improve rural healthcare transportation and EMS coordination. Clinical Innovation & Drugs: Bristol Myers Squibb won accelerated FDA approval for iberdomide (Zenbexus) in multiple myeloma, adding a new targeted protein degrader option. AI in Care Philanthropy: Canada’s Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation launched an AI virtual engagement officer to help donors stay connected. Professional Boundaries in COVID Care: A federal judge barred California from disciplining three doctors over COVID-19 advice shared with patients, citing limits on state action.
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