AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicare Fraud Prevention Week: The Senior Medicare Patrol is urging people with Medicare in the U.S. Virgin Islands to watch for fake calls, bills for services not received, and unusual charges—then review Medicare Summary Notices and report scams via 1-877-808-2468 or the SMP fraud form. Workforce & EMS Training: The University of the Virgin Islands Medical Simulation Center was added to the territory’s Eligible Training Provider List, unlocking WIOA funding for EMT training; UVI MSC also announced 10 EMT graduates from Cohort 2, with national certification eligibility. Cancer Care in St. Croix: Relay for Life marked its 25th year on St. Croix, with survivors and volunteers raising more than $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal and sharing survivor stories, including a 16-year ovarian cancer survivor. Local Health Capacity: UVI Medical Simulation Center’s expanded training access supports more emergency medical credential pathways for Virgin Islanders. Community Safety & Preparedness: New York officials’ pathogen drills highlight how hospitals across the region—including training hubs serving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—practice PPE and response protocols for outbreaks and high-risk scenarios. Disaster Recovery Funding: A U.S. House hearing examined how HUD’s CDBG-DR disaster recovery grants work in practice, focusing on long-term needs and the strain of rewriting rules after each disaster.
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