# Puerto Rico Health Dept to evaluate special electricity rate proposal for medical facilities

Puerto Rico Health Secretary will review a special electricity rate proposal for medical institutions.

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Puerto Rico Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero stated this home vaccination program addresses mobility barriers preventing bedridden people from accessing vaccine sites. [^1][^2][^5]

The CASS proposal will request special electricity rates and financial incentives for hospitals, laboratories, and other medical institutions [^3] The proposed measure is intended to help medical facilities manage high electrical energy costs [^4] Residents may request home influenza vaccination by calling 787-765-2929 extensions 3367 or 3338 to schedule a visit. [^6]

Dr. Víctor Ramos Otero stated unaddressed high energy costs could negatively impact patients and health service delivery on the island [^7] A free pet rabies and animal vaccination event will be held 30 October at Parque Pasivo Jannette González Sánchez in Florida, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Dr. Víctor Ramos Otero, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, stated that the department will evaluate an upcoming proposal from the Colegio de Administradores de Servicios de Salud (CASS) (WAPA.TV, News)
2. The Puerto Rico Department of Health announced this week it will provide at-home influenza vaccination for bedridden people in Florida and Barceloneta municipalities. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
3. The CASS proposal will request special electricity rates and financial incentives for hospitals, laboratories, and other medical institutions (WAPA.TV, News)
4. The proposed measure is intended to help medical facilities manage high electrical energy costs (WAPA.TV, News)
5. Puerto Rico Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero stated this home vaccination program addresses mobility barriers preventing bedridden people from accessing vaccine sites. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
6. Residents may request home influenza vaccination by calling 787-765-2929 extensions 3367 or 3338 to schedule a visit. (San Juan Daily Star, News)
7. Dr. Víctor Ramos Otero stated unaddressed high energy costs could negatively impact patients and health service delivery on the island (WAPA.TV, News)
8. A free pet rabies and animal vaccination event will be held 30 October at Parque Pasivo Jannette González Sánchez in Florida, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (San Juan Daily Star, News)

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