AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPrescription Access Update: The Dominican government approved Decree 286-26 to change outpatient medication rules under the Social Security system, letting prescriptions from doctors outside a patient’s ARS network still count for coverage, while tightening prescription documentation and pushing pharmacies to verify compliance—plus a gradual move toward electronic prescriptions to cut errors. Private Health Insurance Scrutiny: A new academic report says private ARS administrators absorbed RD$87.65 billion in profits and expenses from 2007–2025, arguing this “social cost” leaves less money for coverage expansion, public hospitals, and essential medicines. Child Health Support: The National Health Service (SNS) coordinated help for “Dayron,” after a public request for assistance, including contact with the family and possible admission to pediatric ICU beds in Santo Domingo or Santiago. Alzheimer’s Testing Expansion: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics partnered to expand access to Precivity® blood tests for Alzheimer’s amyloid pathology across Latin America and the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic. Hurricane Season Health Prep: With the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, Indomet urged hydration, light clothing, dust-sensitive precautions, and better emergency readiness—especially having medications and supplies ready before storms.
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