AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Health Policy: Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. signed new Virgin Islands measures covering mental health education, paid leave for parents of children with diagnosed disabilities to attend medical appointments, and controlled incineration for green waste—plus changes tied to hotel development funding that also involve the Government Employees’ Retirement System and the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation. Cancer Care in the Territory: St. Croix’s Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary with survivors, volunteers, and American Cancer Society officials, raising more than $200,000 toward a $300,000 goal and spotlighting ovarian cancer survivor Wendy Graham’s message of hope and healing. Workforce & Emergency Care: 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; cohort 2 completed the program with graduates now eligible for NREMT certification. Medicare Fraud Prevention: Medicare Fraud Prevention Week highlights how scams are evolving, with guidance for beneficiaries to watch for fake charges, review benefit notices, and report suspicious activity to the Senior Medicare Patrol. Health Data & Privacy Enforcement: The FTC finalized an order against Illuminate Education after a breach exposed data for 10.1 million students, including health-related information, underscoring the need for stronger security and timely breach notification.
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