AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity Shock: NYC Health + Hospitals says hackers stole medical records, personal data, and biometric identifiers like fingerprints from at least 1.8 million people, with access starting in late 2025 before detection in February. Patient Safety Oversight: In Ireland, an inspection found medication was crushed into food at a mental health centre without pharmacist oversight, prompting compliance action. Medicare Advantage Pushback: The American College of Physicians is urging CMS to overhaul Medicare Advantage for clearer benefits, tougher marketing rules, and fewer surprise costs tied to prior authorization. Quality Signals: CMS released April 2026 Hospital Star Ratings—385 hospitals earned five stars, with 12% hitting the top tier. Mental Health Momentum: NAMI Lane County held its annual walk to fund free local mental health programs, while a Colorado court ordered Children’s Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming care for minors during a lawsuit. Workforce & Compliance: Kentucky/Ohio day-treatment operators agreed to a $15.2M civil judgment resolving Medicaid fraud allegations.
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