AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Crisis: Puerto Rico is starting rotating water rationing Friday, cutting service for up to 48 hours for more than 180,000 customers in San Juan and nearby municipalities as drought worsens; officials say water trucks will support hospitals and priority sites, with dry conditions expected to last into September. Mental Health Policy: Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón signed an executive order to set up a pilot clinical research program for emerging therapies, aiming to position Puerto Rico as a hub for regulated trials, including investigational approaches for severe substance use and mental health disorders. Healthcare Access & Funding: U.S. House members urged HHS/CMS to fix Medicare Advantage payment issues for Puerto Rico, pushing a 2028 benchmark tied to the national average to better match levels used for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Legal Rights: The First Circuit struck down a Puerto Rico emergency law that criminalized knowingly false warnings or false alarms, citing First Amendment problems. Local Health Infrastructure: The Esencia luxury development in Cabo Rojo says it will include medical facilities and run on renewable solar power and recycled water—while critics challenge environmental transparency and impacts.
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