AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFDA Recall Alert: Salata Salad Kitchen Jalapeño Avocado Dressing was pulled in Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas after the FDA assigned it a Class I (highest-risk) recall for possible Salmonella contamination, covering 1,724 cases with multiple 2026 expiration dates. Local Care Access: Puerto Rico is facing a pediatrician shortage as licensed pediatricians decline (about 650–700), with many concentrated in the metro area and many graduates leaving for subspecialties. Mental Health Support: VA announced FY27 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox suicide prevention grants, highlighting community-based wellness and suicide prevention services for Veterans, including Puerto Rico-linked stories of isolation easing through local programs. Hospital & Emergency Readiness: Mennonite Health System is expanding its Aibonito hospital with a $51.8M project to add medical space and strengthen capacity for future emergencies. Medicaid Drug Policy: CMS’s GENEROUS model will tie certain Medicaid drug payments to lower prices abroad, with Puerto Rico among the jurisdictions that applied to join. Child Safety: Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency Services expanded child passenger safety services after inspectors completed a technician course to help families with car seat education and inspections. Health Fraud Watch: FinCEN flagged about $17.5B in suspicious activity tied to suspected healthcare fraud, with home health and hospice among recurring provider types.
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