AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Funding: FEMA approved more than $91M in post-disaster Public Assistance for Puerto Rico, including major repairs tied to Hurricane Maria—power distribution vegetation clearing (PREPA) and water treatment plant rehabilitation (PRASA)—plus other public-health and safety recovery work. Hospital Financial Strain: Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital in Vega Baja filed a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing lower demand since 2023 (acute care occupancy and ER visits down) and cash-flow pressure, with insured claims forming much of its debt. Elder Care Crisis: A Puerto Rico study in Medicina/Salud Publica reports hospital abandonment of older adults is up 45% since 2017, arguing it’s often driven by poverty, housing limits, isolation, and weak support—not simply “family choice.” Legal/Health Oversight: Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court ordered dismissal and archiving of a complaint involving attorney Verónica Ferraiuoli Hornedo tied to the Sally Priester v. Puerto Rico Department of Health case. Public Health Access: A Louisiana audit highlights low WIC participation and unused federal funds, noting Puerto Rico is also ranked low—raising concerns about nutrition support access for pregnant women and families.
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