AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCancer Care: A new partnership between New York cancer institutions and San Juan City Hospital will train Puerto Rican physicians in advanced cell and gene therapies, with the goal of bringing expertise and future treatment options back to the island. Healthcare Costs: Medical costs in Puerto Rico are expected to rise in 2027, adding pressure as the island works to sustain access to care. Medical District: The fiscal board approved a $34.5 million Carolina bond issue for medical district expansion. Medicaid and Long-Term Care: Puerto Rico’s resident commissioner is prioritizing Medicaid in the next Congress, while the island’s long-term care federation opposes a nursing-home camera bill. Access to Treatment: A mother and daughter from Puerto Rico have relied on repeated extended stays at a New Jersey Ronald McDonald House while the daughter receives complex care near Philadelphia.
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