AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExercise in prescriptions: Costa Rica President Laura Fernández says the CCSS should explicitly include “sport” or “exercise” in medical prescriptions, aiming to boost prevention and tackle cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health barriers like long commutes and heavy workloads. Screwworm outbreak watch (health + animal risk): U.S. officials report new New World screwworm cases in Texas and a dog in New Mexico, prompting quarantines and emergency rules; the flesh-eating parasite threatens livestock and could raise beef prices, with Florida on high alert. Local health policy context: The IMF gave Costa Rica another favorable review but warned against complacency, stressing pending reforms and the risk of postponing tough decisions. Digital healthcare (regional): Adroit Infosystems highlighted practical EHR and workflow digitization at a World Family Doctor Day symposium in Trinidad & Tobago, focusing on smoother patient access, billing, and care continuity. Community wellbeing: The Dive Savannah marked five years of serving the Savannah community with donated services, free meals, and family reunification support.
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