AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital & Health Policy: Maryland approved a 14.6% average premium rate increase for 2027 on the Maryland Health Connection, following last year’s 13.4% hike tied to expiring federal tax credits—raising costs for about 274,000 enrollees. Data Privacy: Maryland is joining a $2.3 million Labcorp settlement over the 2019 American Medical Collection Agency data breach that potentially exposed millions nationwide, including about 451,000 Maryland residents, with requirements aimed at tightening security and vendor oversight. Cancer Research & Regulation: NeOnc Technologies announced an FDA End-of-Phase 1 Type B meeting for its NEO212 program, scheduled for Nov. 17 at FDA’s White Oak campus in Silver Spring, to discuss trial design and what’s needed for a future marketing application. Mental Health & Safety: A report highlights five suicides in a month among personnel at U.S. Cyber Command and NSA at Fort Meade, prompting lawmakers to press for action as leaders and staff face isolation and a culture of silence. Community Health & Access: Garrett County Public Schools will roll out a behavioral health screener for Pre-K through 12th grade, with a parent opt-out option, as part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Local Health System Watch: AHEAD hospital rate-setting changes are moving forward in Maryland, with new proposals that could reshape how hospital rates are set under the HSCRC waiver.
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