AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Health Policy: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed bills that expand mental health education, add paid leave for parents of children with diagnosed disabilities to attend medical appointments, and authorize controlled incineration of green waste—plus a measure tied to hotel development bond proceeds that affects the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation. Cancer Care in the Community: St. Croix’s Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary on June 6, with 35 teams, more than $200,000 raised toward a $300,000 goal, and survivor stories including a 16-year ovarian cancer survivor urging others that “there is hope, there is healing.” Medicare Fraud Prevention: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights common scam signs and urges beneficiaries to review notices, track appointments, and report suspicious activity to the Senior Medicare Patrol. Public Health Preparedness: New York officials and hospital partners are running drills for high-risk outbreaks and emergencies, including scenarios involving respiratory illnesses, to keep protocols sharp. Privacy & Health Data Security: The FTC finalized an order against Illuminate Education after a breach exposed sensitive student data, including health-related information, underscoring the need for strong security and timely breach notifications.
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