AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDementia Care Boost: Gov. Josh Green signed the Hanai Memory Program into law, creating a new state dementia support framework with $3 million to help patients, families, and caregivers find resources as Hawaii’s dementia population is projected to double. Medical Debt Relief: Green also signed measures to expand health access and set up a program that could forgive up to $91 million in medical debt for eligible residents. Fertility Preservation Coverage: A new law requires insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for patients facing medically necessary treatments that may cause infertility. Local Public Health & Safety: Wilcox Medical Center’s 11th annual Keiki Bike Safety Day (July 18) will give out free helmets and teach concussion prevention. Water Safety: The Department of Water is offering complimentary household tap water sampling in Kilauea/Haena-Wainiha/Hanalei to check lead risk. Traffic Tragedy: A 51-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on Kapiolani Blvd in Moiliili; another rider was critically injured in a separate Kapiolani Blvd motorcycle collision reported earlier. National Health Policy Watch: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to end twice-yearly clock changes, sending it to the Senate—Hawaii would stay on standard time under the proposal. Wellness Swap: A growing eco trend highlights beeswax food wraps as a reusable, compostable alternative to plastic wrap.
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