AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealthcare Costs: Puerto Rico’s health-care administrators warn that rising electricity rates threaten hospitals, hospices and other facilities, and are asking the Energy Bureau for a hearing. Medicaid Funding: Health officials say they are seeking a federal fix before Oct. 1, 2027, and do not plan to cut Vital coverage; the island is slated to receive about $4.2 billion this fiscal year, compared with a $500 million cap without special funding. Dengue Watch: Florida reported 721 dengue cases by Oct. 22, nearly double September’s count. The CDC says U.S. cases this year are concentrated mainly in Puerto Rico, Florida and American Samoa. Provider Access: Puerto Rico’s insurance commissioner has opened an investigation into insurers’ credentialing practices after providers reported duplicate paperwork and delays.
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