AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPulmonary Hypertension Treatment Update (U-M/MI): Merck’s Winrevair (sotatercept) label was updated to include data showing it lowers the risk of clinical worsening in adults with recently diagnosed pulmonary arterial hypertension, based on the HYPERION trial; University of Michigan pulmonary hypertension leadership highlighted the new label’s impact on treatment decisions. Veterans Mental Health Funding (MI): The VA awarded more than $4.3M in grants to seven community organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with funding tied to the Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Caregiving as a Voting Issue (MI): AARP reports unpaid family caregivers are an overlooked midterm bloc in battleground states including Michigan, with many 50+ voters saying they’re more likely to support candidates who back caregiver support. Medicaid Coverage Changes (MI): Federal Medicaid limits for certain non-citizens take effect Oct. 1; MDHHS says just over 5,000 people in Michigan are expected to lose coverage, raising concerns about more unmanaged chronic conditions. Long-Term Care Medication Debate (MI): A Michigan family dispute spotlights risks of antipsychotics for dementia patients and the pressure families face between consent to sedation and potential loss of placement. Public Health & Safety (MI): Michigan State Police expanded enrollment for its Vulnerable or Impaired Person program, helping law enforcement identify people who may wander or can’t communicate, including those with dementia.
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