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When I accompany my father to his regular cardiologist appointment in Puerto Rico, worry and sadness always come along with us. While treatment has kept his health stable, I am still troubled that he ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: 'Often forgotten': How US hurricane relief and health care policies leave Puerto Rico behind
In the span of a few short years, the residents of Puerto Rico endured a series of devastating storms—including Hurricanes Irma, Maria, and Fiona—and were faced with hundreds of earthquakes. Then, the ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: Puerto Rico declares an epidemic after dengue cases spike. What you need to know.
On Monday, government leaders in Puerto Rico declared a dengue epidemic after a spike in cases of the mosquito-borne disease hit the island. From the start of the year through March 10, there were 549 ...
News Puerto Rico » Carolina » Health: Double Bonuses Increased MA Spending In Puerto Rico By $865 Million But Did Not Achieve Plan Improvement Goals
In 2024, more than 90 percent of Medicare beneficiaries in Puerto Rico were enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. MA plans receive capitated payments as well as quality-based bonuses, with MA ...