AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Advantage Push: U.S. House members urged HHS/CMS to fix Puerto Rico’s Medicare Advantage benchmark, asking for a 70% minimum tied to the national Average Geographic Amount starting in 2028—matching the approach used for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drug Pricing Accountability: A coalition of 43 states and territories announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with total payments estimated around $469 million if approved. Public Health & Environment: Scientists report a major sargassum surge—about 27 million metric tons in July—blanketing Caribbean and Gulf coastlines, smothering marine life and raising concerns as it rots and releases gases. Local Health Resilience: After Hurricane Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands is expanding a “virtual power plant” model that links home solar and battery storage to help stabilize the grid quickly, protecting everyday health needs like refrigeration and medical devices. Community Livability: A farmers market in Corydon is adding portable shade structures funded by an AARP grant, aiming to make outdoor time safer and more comfortable for vendors and attendees. Legal Access: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez filed suit seeking unredacted access to Epstein files from the DOJ, alleging federal stonewalling.
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