AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGender-Affirming Care Crackdown: NYU Langone and UPMC agreed to end gender-affirming care for minors under DOJ settlements, with NYU paying $8.5M and UPMC $950K, while both say they acted to protect patient privacy and deny wrongdoing. Public Health Funding Fight: A group of researchers sued the NIH over alleged grant cuts tied to “left-wing” public health goals, arguing political interference is harming science. AI Safety for Kids: Washington lawmakers advanced a bill requiring AI chatbot mental-health safeguards for minors, including clear “not human” prompts and limits on manipulative engagement. Menopause Spotlight: Federal leaders held major menopause meetings in Washington, pushing for more research and better physician training beyond gynecology. Medicaid Drug Costs: Trump announced all 50 states will join a Medicaid “Most Favored Nation” drug-pricing model, aiming to cut prescription spending. Local Health Watch: NYC’s measles tracker and Legionnaires’ outbreak updates kept public health alerts in focus, as officials worked to contain new cases.
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