AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Funding: Puerto Rico’s Health Department outlined efforts to secure Medicaid funding and warned of a “worst-case scenario,” underscoring the stakes for care access. Infrastructure Security: Governor Jenniffer González signed a PRITS-DARPA agreement to research defenses for critical systems, including hospitals, water and power. Reliable Power: A Bayamón apartment building installed separate solar-and-battery systems for two units and shared areas to keep essentials running during outages. Water Protection: Health professionals urged officials to protect the karst region and other water sources from development, calling safe, reliable drinking water essential to public health. Aging and Health: Residents aged 50 and older account for an estimated 74% of Puerto Rico’s health spending and help drive a $60 billion economic impact. Mental Health: A double homicide-suicide has renewed discussion of Puerto Rico’s mental-health crisis.
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