AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Safety: Puerto Rico’s Department of Health is urging parents and caregivers to protect children during summer after reporting 6,124 pediatric ER visits for injuries so far in 2026, with head injuries leading (5,257) and drowning still a major risk. Hospital Expansion: Menonita Hospital in Ponce has started the third phase of a major expansion, building on $42M+ already invested, adding upgrades like CT and MRI systems and a Da Vinci 5 robotic surgical platform, while strengthening stroke care. Healthcare Costs & Access: A new report highlights how some insurers use “copay accumulator” programs to keep coupon assistance meant to lower specialty drug costs, leaving patients paying more out of pocket. Caregiving Support: United Way’s 211 helpline is expanding caregiver resources, including in Puerto Rico, aiming to connect family caregivers to support services. Local Accountability: Puerto Rico lawmaker Conny Varela filed a House resolution seeking an investigation into the Department of Health’s decision to cancel and not renew security contracts at Ramón Ruiz Arnau University Hospital. Aging & Brain Health: Research in The Lancet Healthy Longevity suggests dementia prevention efforts work better when education is more interactive and personalized, not just broad public awareness.
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