AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBronx Legionnaires’ Update: NYC health officials are holding a town hall as the South Bronx cluster grows, with reports of cooling-tower testing and cleaning orders after Legionella detections; 1 death has been reported as cases rise. Cancer & Care Access: A new report says appealed prior authorization denials are often overturned, but reversal rates vary widely by insurer—highlighting ongoing barriers to timely treatment. Mental Health (TRD): Compass Pathways launched a U.S. HCP education push to improve recognition and care pathways for treatment-resistant depression. Skin Health Innovation: Columbia Microbiome Sciences is presenting a new photoprotection platform aimed at supporting skin’s natural defense and repair. Public Health & Policy: EPA moves to roll back power-plant climate rules, with critics warning of higher health costs—while New York also faces broader debates over public benefits and healthcare access. Health Tech & Data: AlphaSense expands life sciences data for clinical and regulatory work, while new medical software research points to documentation, scheduling, and billing as top buyer needs.
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