AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicaid squeeze hits care access: Over 900 U.S. hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes are now at risk of closure or service cuts as federal Medicaid reductions from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” take effect, with maternity, mental health, and rural emergency services among the hardest hit. Legal pressure on health funds: In the Philippines, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto says he has “question marks” over who is behind a plunder complaint tied to alleged PhilHealth and PDIC fund transfers, while PhilHealth and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines sign a two-year deal to bring free legal help to eligible members under Universal Health Care. Car ownership costs keep climbing: A new report flags 2026 auto costs rising—insurance alone averaging nearly $2,700 a year—pushing drivers toward flexible alternatives like month-to-month leasing. Fraud and disputes keep surfacing: A third-party cyberattack is linked to patient data exposure at The Oncology Institute, and a Florida fence-claims tool launches to help homeowners compare insurer scope pricing against local licensed contractor rates.
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