AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorkforce & costs: The British Medical Association says it may cut up to a third of staff amid a cash crunch, triggering a vote of no confidence and fresh anger over how the restructuring is being handled. Health policy & access: India’s essential medicines list hasn’t been updated in nearly four years, with health groups urging an urgent revision to match WHO updates and keep price controls aligned with real needs. Medicaid shake-ups: Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid billing for non-abortion services is set to resume after a one-year funding pause, while states continue to grapple with provider trust and access pressures. Medicine safety & supply chain: Pakistan plans a nationwide medicine barcode and QR verification system within 60 days to help curb counterfeit and substandard drugs. Public health alerts: The CDC is investigating rising cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states, with 145 illnesses reported and no deaths so far. Care delivery innovation: BayCare is piloting drone deliveries for time-sensitive prescriptions and specimens in Pinellas County. Medical education capacity: Sri Lanka inaugurated a new Sabaragamuwa University faculty complex funded by the government and Saudi support, boosting medical training infrastructure.
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