AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoMedicare Access: Novitas Solutions won the CMS Jurisdiction H Medicare Administrative Contractor contract, covering Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, with claims processing for Parts A and B for nearly 5 million beneficiaries. Healthy Aging & Community Support: AARP announced $8.3M for its Community Challenge, plus $194,000 for 18 Georgia groups, backing quick projects that improve mobility, housing, digital access, disaster readiness and social connection—efforts that also reach the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Wellness Funding: Rio Grande Hospital received an AARP Community Challenge grant to build an age-friendly “wellness route” with benches, shade and outdoor “Wellness Moments” for adults 50+. Public Health Services: A look at Norwalk’s Health Department priorities highlights restaurant inspections, immunizations, TB and infectious disease work, sexual health clinics, WIC nutrition support and emergency preparedness. Safety at Sea: Coast Guard units rescued a sole boater after a vessel fire near St. Thomas; the survivor was transported to Charlotte Amalie for care. USVI Community Health Note: VIPD is investigating the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Michiah Morton in Mahogany Run Villas, underscoring ongoing local safety concerns that affect community wellbeing.
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