AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug Pricing Accountability: U.S. and state attorneys general are seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic-drug conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition, with about $469 million expected to go to state claims and additional payments to prior settling states. HIV Prevention Funding: Nearly 100 community groups say they lost federal HIV-prevention grants as the administration redirects money to state and local health departments, raising concerns about access to testing and PrEP in places including the U.S. Virgin Islands. SNAP Changes in the U.S. Virgin Islands: SNAP benefit amounts and rules begin Thursday, with most households seeing small increases tied to inflation; maximums rise to $306 for a single person and $1,023 for a family of four in most areas, while the U.S. Virgin Islands has higher maximums, and states also face new cost responsibilities that could affect future eligibility. Local Health Funding: St. Croix nonprofit H.O.P.E. Incorporated received a $200,000 federal award to expand culturally rooted support for domestic and sexual violence survivors across the territory. Mosquito-Borne Disease Watch: Florida’s dengue outbreak is shifting north, with three counties declaring emergencies after a surge in locally acquired cases, including a jump toward the Tampa area. Healthcare Fraud Alert: FinCEN flagged about $17.5 billion in suspicious activity potentially linked to healthcare fraud, highlighting home health and other provider types as recurring concerns.
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