AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Care Access & Costs: HMSA’s abrupt switch back to fee-for-service payments (starting July 1) has providers worried about rushed retraining, tech changes, and potential doctor shortages. Public Health Preparedness: Kauaʻi DOH will run a CASPER survey June 15–19 to gauge household readiness for disasters, with door-to-door visits and confidential, voluntary responses. Disaster Response & Safety: Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense will conduct site visits after the May 22 South Kona magnitude-6.0 quake as part of a joint damage assessment that can unlock state and federal help. Mental Health & Justice: A Pahoa man accused in the killing of three older men will undergo a mental exam to assess fitness for trial and penal responsibility. Community Health & Environment: DLNR highlights progress in fighting Rapid Ohia Death, while Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Maui College expand training for cesspool conversion specialists to help meet the state’s cesspool ban goals. Food Security: A new analysis finds Pell Grant recipients face much higher food insecurity, raising stakes as SNAP cuts loom. Local Crime & Violence: Police continue a Wahiawa fatal stabbing investigation after one arrest and a search for a second suspect.
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