AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoPrescription Drug Costs & PBMs: Senators Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner reintroduced a bill to include specialty and mail-order pharmacies in federal drug acquisition cost surveys, aiming for more accurate reimbursement data and lower patient costs. Retail Upgrades: Denny’s is lining up “Project Grand Slam” upgrades for about 500 restaurants over the next 12–18 months, leaning on AI for forecasting and labor scheduling. Wholesale Buying Platform: Are Direct refreshed TheMarketHub on Shopify B2B, giving independent retailers access to 5,000+ products with no minimum order value ahead of the holiday rush. Mobile Payments: Vodafone Australia launched a 48-month, interest-free device payment plan as customers keep phones longer. AI Agents in Consumer Tech: OpenAI debuted “dots,” an always-on AI agent suite, after canceling a prior model launch over safety concerns. Cybersecurity: Class-action firms are investigating data breach claims tied to Bee, Bergvall & Co. and United Underwriters. Water & Safety: Childress, Texas remains under a boil water notice as chlorine levels improve, while Bangkok residents face scheduled power cuts for grid upgrades.
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