AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProvider Regulation: CMS proposed removing outdated requirements for hospitals and other providers, including some COVID-19 reporting rules, while adding consent protections for birth-tissue collection. Cancer Treatment: The FDA approved a five-minute injected form of amivantamab for recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer, offering a new option for patients with limited treatments. Workforce: A new partnership between the Healthy Workforce Institute and Virginia Nurses Association aims to tackle workplace bullying and improve retention; NHS Wales is also developing a long-term staffing strategy. Industry Moves: CVS plans to split its $117 billion business, separating its pharmacy operations from health insurance. Boehringer Ingelheim also signed a deal worth up to $7 billion for oncology programs. Market Results: GE HealthCare and Stryker reported third-quarter sales growth, while GE raised its full-year outlook. Drug Supply: A survey found open manufacturing investigations delayed batch releases at 80% of Indian pharmaceutical plants surveyed, with some investigations taking up to six months.
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