AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPuerto Rico Medicaid Funding: Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón released Puerto Rico’s final Medicaid multisectoral report, warning the federal funding structure ends Sept. 30, 2027 and calling for Medicaid funding and improvements before FY2028 to protect access for seniors, children, people with disabilities, and the island’s workforce. Public Health Preparedness: The Puerto Rico Public Health Institute won an Excel Award for its “Neighbor, Are You Ready? Plan Today, Act Tomorrow” campaign, built with CDC-funded research to help communities prepare for emergencies, especially extreme heat. Diabetes Treatment Trial (Puerto Rico sites): A new report on orforglipron vs oral semaglutide in a phase 3 trial notes Puerto Rico participation and shows orforglipron achieved stronger A1C and weight reductions at 52 weeks. Food Safety Recall (Puerto Rico distribution): Frozen berry recalls tied to E. coli expanded again; the Great Value product was shipped to select Walmart stores in 30 states and Puerto Rico, with instructions to discard or return affected items. Healthcare Workforce & Financing Pressure: Coverage highlights Puerto Rico hospitals facing financing and workforce challenges, adding urgency to Medicaid stability as clinicians and capacity come under strain. US Medical Manufacturing Deal: Becton Dickinson pledged $19B for expanded US medical consumables manufacturing in exchange for tariff shelter—relevant to supply stability for healthcare systems. Dengue Alert (Florida): Broward County confirmed its first locally acquired dengue case this year, issuing mosquito-control advisories amid a broader Florida outbreak.
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