AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedicare Fraud Alert: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is spotlighting a fast-growing 2026 scam: phone calls that use AI voice cloning to sound exactly like a beneficiary’s daughter, pushing victims to stay on the line and share Medicare details. Workforce & EMS Training: UVI’s Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; the center also marked Cohort 2 completion with 10 graduates on track for NREMT certification. Public Health & Skin Safety: A new column urges Virgin Islanders to rethink sunscreen for summer—favoring reusable sun-protective clothing and shade first, then choosing the right lotion when skin must be exposed. Mental Health After Job Loss: A survey of federal workers laid off by the Trump administration reports widespread mental health impacts, including PTSD-like symptoms, affecting people across the U.S. Virgin Islands and 43 states. Emergency Response at Sea: The Coast Guard rescued a boater near St. Thomas after a vessel fire and sinking, with the passenger transferred to VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Hurricane Readiness: The National Hurricane Center is expanding its forecast cone to include inland watches and warnings for the 2026 season, aiming to better communicate wind risks beyond the coast.
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