AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNewborn Protection: U.S. health insurers are balking at covering RSV immunizations given to newborns in hospital, raising concerns about access to protection against a serious respiratory illness. Seasonal Illness: A hospital in the Philippines reported 140 children treated for respiratory conditions in the first two weeks of October, including 120 pneumonia cases, and urged families to keep vaccinations current and sick children at home. Hospital Staffing: St. Joseph’s Health Care London plans to cut more than 100 registered nurse roles in mental health services while adding positions in other care roles, as it works to address a budget deficit. Medicine Access: Malaysia has begun covering delivery fees for its postal medicine service, easing costs and travel burdens for patients who need regular prescriptions. Venezuela’s Red Cross also received more than 70,000 medicines donated by Italy for public hospitals and Red Cross clinics. Medicare Choices: U.S. open enrollment is underway through Dec. 7, giving beneficiaries time to compare coverage and drug plans ahead of 2027 changes. Flu Preparedness: Public Health Madison & Dane County is urging flu vaccination as cases rise earlier than expected.
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