AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGMHA EHR Push: Guam lawmakers return Monday to weigh Bill 1 (11-S), which would fund GMHA’s new electronic health records system using Section 30 money, with officials stressing the need to start the RFP now to avoid a 2028 sunset. Bleeding Disorder Access: DPHSS is hosting October hemophilia and von Willebrand’s disease events, including a specialist hematology clinic, community education, and Guam’s Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk. Physician Transparency: Bill 322-38 landed on the voting file, expanding what Guam physician profiles must disclose, including practice type and liability insurance status. SelectCare Case Ends: Parties in the SelectCare insurance dispute over a premature birth stipulated to dismiss the case without prejudice. Workforce Training at GRMC: GRMC expands Cath Lab training by bringing a Guam native technologist from California to provide instruction and hands-on mentorship. SNAP Changes for Guam: SNAP maximum benefits rise slightly Oct. 1, and new rules are expected to tighten eligibility over time, with Guam seeing higher maximums. PFAS Accountability Fight: AG Nick Brown joined a bipartisan lawsuit targeting DuPont/Corteva’s PFAS “forever chemicals” liability-shielding moves. Veterans Care Update: A GAO report says VA is pursuing limited expansion options for Palau veterans, including possible local reimbursement, telehealth, and travel help. Community Caregiving Support: UOG’s Healthy Grandfamilies workshop series offers free training for grandparent and kinship caregivers.
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