AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHMSA Medicare Advantage Changes: HMSA is closing two Medicare Advantage plans for about 16,000 Hawaii seniors, forcing many to shop during the Oct. 15–Dec. 7 enrollment window as premiums rise. West Hawaii Care Access: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation’s West Hawaii Region acquired Ali‘i Health Center in Kealakekua, folding it into Kona Community Hospital as “Kona Health.” Maui Wildfire Health Watch: New UH research on Maui wildfire survivors found higher metal levels (including arsenic and antimony), raising questions about long-term health impacts. Suicide Prevention Funding: VA awarded more than $2.18M in grants to Hawaii nonprofits for Veterans suicide prevention starting FY2027. Domestic Violence Services: A column highlights barriers survivors face after seeking safety and points to Hawaii organizations’ growing domestic violence caseloads. Water & Public Health: South Kohala customers moved to “essential water use only” as wells are repaired; Kauai also saw a brown water advisory. Food Safety Recalls: Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread was recalled in multiple states due to undeclared milk; Gatorade recalls also continued nationwide. Community Health in Action: VA and other programs plus a Fort Shafter meal initiative focus on practical nutrition and mental health support.
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