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Why Puerto Rico's failing health care system is driving health

(3 days ago) WebThe story noted that the collapsing healthcare system had left large swaths of Puerto Rico with scant medical infrastructure and personnel. The number of physicians dropped by almost 50%.

https://www.wlrn.org/health/2023-12-04/puerto-rico-mortality-rate-healthcare-system

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Health care system "collapse": Doctors, experts sound …

(9 days ago) WebPuerto Rico's health care system still feeling the impact after Hurricane Maria 07:30. In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit in 2017, Puerto Rico's public health care system was flooded

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-health-care-system-collapse/

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Puerto Rico Risks Health Care, Fiscal Crisis Without Medicaid Fix …

(2 days ago) WebA large decrease in Medicaid funding, as would occur if the CMS interpretation is overturned and adequate resources are not added, would be a massive …

https://www.cbpp.org/blog/puerto-rico-risks-health-care-fiscal-crisis-without-medicaid-fix-this-winter

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Inside Puerto Rico’s Crumbling Healthcare System - PBS

(Just Now) WebCHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, INTERNATIONAL HOST: And now, to a growing problem in America’s backyard. Puerto Rico is in the midst of a health care crisis after …

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/inside-puerto-ricos-crumbling-healthcare-system/

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The Unnatural Disaster Threatening Puerto Rico's Children

(Just Now) WebWhat had begun as seemingly mild stomach problems had turned into a life-threatening heart condition. stuck in hospitals in Puerto Rico, waiting for care, …

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/puerto-rico-healthcare-crisis/

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Inside Puerto Rico’s Crumbling Healthcare System - PBS

(1 days ago) Web♪♪ >>> and now, to a growing problem in america's backyard. puerto rico is in the midst of a health care crisis, after a series of natch ram disasters hit its rapidly …

https://www.pbs.org/video/inside-puerto-ricos-crumbling-healthcare-system-kmr7id/

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Puerto Rico’s health care system is still in crisis after - Vox

(5 days ago) WebA 13-year-old’s death highlights Puerto Rico’s post-Maria health care crisis Hundreds of doctors have left the island, and hospitals and clinics remain shuttered. By …

https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/2/27/21150176/puerto-rico-health-care-hospital-access-hurricane-maria

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Health Disparities Research Framework Adaptation to Reflect …

(3 days ago) WebThere are several structural challenges regarding the how the healthcare system operates and its capacity to address the population’s health needs. In the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7698747/

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New tip sheet on health disparities in Puerto Rico

(3 days ago) WebA shared concern among public health researchers is that Puerto Rico lacks adequate long-term care options for the territory’s aging population; more than a third is …

https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2022/10/new-tip-sheet-on-health-disparities-in-puerto-rico/

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Evidence Indicates a Range of Challenges for Puerto Rico …

(5 days ago) WebSelf-reported health status is far worse in Puerto Rico, with adults reporting higher rates of fair or poor health (35.4 percent compared to 17.9 percent in 2014). In this report, we …

https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/private/pdf/255466/PuertoRico_Assessment.pdf

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Evidence Indicates a Range of Challenges for Puerto Rico Health …

(5 days ago) WebReports. Evidence Indicates a Range of Challenges for Puerto Rico Health Care System. Publication Date. Jan 11, 2017. Files. Document. …

https://aspe.hhs.gov/reports/evidence-indicates-range-challenges-puerto-rico-health-care-system

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Health conditions and lifestyle risk factors of adults living in Puerto

(6 days ago) WebPuerto Rico is experiencing an economic and healthcare crisis, yet there are scarce recent and comprehensive reports on the population’s health profile. We …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5359-z

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More people are dying in Puerto Rico as its health-care system

(2 days ago) WebMore people are dying in Puerto Rico as its health-care system crumbles. Story by Omaya Sosa Pascual, Jeniffer Wiscovitch, Arelis R. Hernández, Andrew Tran, Dylan Moriarty • …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/more-people-are-dying-in-puerto-rico-as-its-health-care-system-crumbles/ar-AA1kEQtR

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The Recovery of Community Health Centers in Puerto Rico …

(9 days ago) WebIn September 2017, hurricanes Maria and Irma struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), causing immediate widespread destruction and precipitating lingering …

https://geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs4421/files/2022-01/Issue-Brief-The-Recovery-of-Community-Health-Centers-in-Puerto-Rico-and-the-US-Virgin-Islands-One-Year-after-Hurricanes-Maria-and-Irma.pdf

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Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Among Adults in Puerto Rico …

(8 days ago) WebStudies in Puerto Rico documented the severe posthurricane disruptions to these medical services, as well as widespread physical destruction to health care …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787979

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Puerto Rico - Country Profile Health in the Americas

(6 days ago) WebIn 2020, Puerto Rico ranked 13th in the Region of the Americas in terms of the number of deaths from COVID-19, and 11th in 2022, with a cumulative 1555.5 deaths per million …

https://hia.paho.org/en/countries-2022/puerto-rico-country-profile

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The Puerto Rican healthcare crisis: 10 things to know

(3 days ago) WebHere are 10 things to know about Puerto Rico's healthcare issues and where they stem from, according to The New York Times. 1. More than 60 percent of …

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-puerto-rican-healthcare-crisis-10-things-to-know.html

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The Challenges of Inequitable Care: A Look at Puerto Rico Versus …

(1 days ago) WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines a disparity as “differences in health, which are not only unnecessary and avoidable but, in addition, are considered unfair and …

https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.03.007

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Puerto Ricans Brace for Crisis in Health Care (Published 2015)

(6 days ago) WebMAYAGÜEZ, P.R. — The first visible sign that the health care system in Puerto Rico was seriously in trouble was when a steady stream of doctors — more than …

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/03/us/health-providers-brace-for-more-cuts-to-medicare-in-puerto-rico.html

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Taking Care of the Puerto Rican Patient: Historical Perspectives

(3 days ago) WebIntroduction. Hispanics are the largest minority group in the US making up 18% of the population with an estimated rise to 23% by 2035. 1,2 With this projected …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7549386/

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Healthcare in Puerto Rico: Challenges and Our Big Opportunity

(7 days ago) WebFunding: The gap persists. Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicaid represent $8 of every 10 dollars spent on healthcare in Puerto Rico. The funding levels …

https://v2aconsulting.com/healthcare-in-puerto-rico-challenges-and-our-big-opportunity/

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The Puerto Rico Healthcare Crisis - PubMed

(1 days ago) WebTo make matters worse, the U.S. Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services is planning soon to implement another 11% cut in Medical Advantage reimbursements. This …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26551268/

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Public Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria KFF

(7 days ago) WebPublic Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. A “Category 4” storm when it hit the …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/public-health-in-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/

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Puerto Rico Funding State and Local Readiness CDC

(2 days ago) WebAt a Glance. State Population: 3,221,789 Local Health Departments: N/A Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tropical Storms/Hurricanes, Flooding, …

https://www.cdc.gov/readiness/php/data-research/puerto-rico-funding.html

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Puerto Rico Medicaid/CHIP Coverage by School Districts, 2018-2022

(3 days ago) WebCCF is a health policy and research center dedicated to expanding and improving health coverage for America's children and families Puerto Rico …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/15/puerto-rico-medicaid-chip-coverage-by-school-districts-2018-2022/

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Asthma Cooperative Agreement Partner Profile – Puerto Rico

(1 days ago) WebHighlights. In 2020, the Puerto Rico Department of Education and the Department of Health issued Regulation 9224 to foster continuity of treatment for …

https://www.cdc.gov/national-asthma-control-program/php/partners/puerto-rico.html

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Puerto Rico Racial and Ethnic Acceleration Consortium for …

(1 days ago) WebTitle: Puerto Rico Racial and Ethnic Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (PR-REACH) Author: FDA OMHHE Created Date: 4/12/2024 6:44:27 AM

https://www.fda.gov/media/177808/download

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Statehood activists push for Puerto Rico status vote

(8 days ago) WebOne bill could change Puerto Rico’s status forever – if it can get through the divided Congress. The Puerto Rico Status Act would set up a binding plebiscite, or …

https://cnsmaryland.org/2024/05/15/statehood-activists-push-for-puerto-rico-status-vote/

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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Food insecurity is associated with poor hypertension management …

(1 days ago) WebBackground Limited evidence exists on the association between food insecurity (FI) and blood pressure control in the Caribbean despite the high burden of both. The …

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.05.14.24307353v1

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding

(8 days ago) Web1:10. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. …

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/puerto-rico-declares-state-emergency-persistent-rains-unleash-110071764

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Students’ passion projects address big issues in healthcare

(5 days ago) WebMay 13, 2024. When graduate student Charlotte Hayes began her Ph.D. training in a lab studying brain tumors that affect young children, she was devastated to …

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/students-passion-projects-address-big-issues-in-healthcare/

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency as persistent rains …

(6 days ago) WebMore than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain were reported over two days in Puerto Rico’s interior, with some streets turning into flowing rivers. Police issued a …

https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-rains-flooding-ab489797310e46864c2a894c1d523485

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Animal Health & Veterinary Medicine Boehringer Ingelheim US

(3 days ago) WebWe prevent disease. We champion innovation. And we cherish the bond that people and animals share. At Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. our passion revolves …

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/us/animal-health

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FEMA Hosts 2024 Caribbean Readiness Initiative in Puerto Rico

(9 days ago) WebBy Homeland Security Today. May 10, 2024. (NOAA) Leading Puerto Rico and FEMA officials met in Puerto Rico from April 29 to May 10 to participate of the 2024 …

https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/emergency-preparedness/fema-hosts-2024-caribbean-readiness-initiative-in-puerto-rico/

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The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR

(8 days ago) WebShocking problems The most disruptive solar storm ever recorded came in 1859. Known as the "Carrington Event," it generated shimmering auroras that were …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1250515730/solar-storm-geomagnetic-g4

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