AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health Preparedness: New York officials are running high-risk hospital drills, including PPE practice and communication tests, with Bellevue simulations covering outbreaks like measles, swine flu, and even anthrax—plus a recent MERS “World Cup emergence” scenario that also includes hospitals across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Medicare Fraud Alert: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights a fast-growing 2026 scam where callers use AI voice cloning to sound like a beneficiary’s daughter and rush victims to get Medicare numbers—urging people to hang up and verify through official channels. Local Workforce & EMS Training: The UVI Medical Simulation Center was added to the U.S. Virgin Islands Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; ten residents completed Cohort 2 with strong progress toward national certification. Emergency Response at Sea: The Coast Guard rescued a boater after a vessel fire and sinking near St. Thomas, with the passenger transferred to VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Hurricane Readiness: Even with a below-normal 2026 Atlantic outlook, forecasters stress the Caribbean and U.S. Virgin Islands can still face a life-changing storm, and NOAA’s updated inland warning approach is meant to reduce complacency.
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