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Health Gorilla and the Puerto Rico Department of Health Reach Milestone in Health Information Exchange Network

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla, the largest interoperability provider in Puerto Rico, in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), today announced a milestone achievement following the official launch of the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) on July 1st.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Gorilla, the largest interoperability provider in Puerto Rico, in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), today announced a milestone achievement following the official launch of the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) on July 1st.
  • "We are excited to partner with Health Gorilla as we build out this health information exchange."
  • "Health Gorilla is thrilled to be selected to build the Puerto Rico HIE solution by the Puerto Rico Department of Health," said Steve Yaskin, CEO and Co-founder of Health Gorilla.
  • Through this partnership with the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Health Gorilla has broadened its commitment to advance clinical interoperability efforts throughout the island of Puerto Rico.

Pager® Launches Next-Generation Nurse Triage, Care Navigation in Puerto Rico for Triple-S

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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NEW YORK and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pager , a leading virtual care collaboration platform, today announced it will deliver nurse triage and care navigation services to Triple-S members.

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  • NEW YORK and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pager , a leading virtual care collaboration platform, today announced it will deliver nurse triage and care navigation services to Triple-S members.
  • To support the relationship, Pager has launched a bilingual (English and Spanish) nurse-led virtual triage Command Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico which serves members in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United States.
  • With this expansion, Pager's nurse network is now licensed to serve all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.Triple-S Salud is the leading health insurer in Puerto Rico.
  • "We are excited to bring next-generation nurse assistance and care navigation to Triple-S' 1 million members in Puerto Rico," said Pager CEO Walter Jin.

Puerto Rico pursues top tier professionals to boost its economic development

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the island of Puerto Rico a U.S. protectorate in the Caribbean continues its path to economic transformation, the tropical paradise is undertaking efforts to attract world-class professionals from diverse sectors to accelerate the endeavor.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the island of Puerto Rico a U.S. protectorate in the Caribbean continues its path to economic transformation, the tropical paradise is undertaking efforts to attract world-class professionals from diverse sectors to accelerate the endeavor.
  • The latest effort is the program ElComebackPR.org a platform aimed at both Puerto Rican professionals living and working in the diaspora, and non-Puerto Rican entrepreneurs/workers.
  • "ElComebackPR.org is an invitation for Puerto Rican professionals that have left the island, to return and -- with their talent - contribute to Puerto Rico's economic transformation.
  • "Puerto Rico's economic development strategy, coupled with our infrastructure, business climate, and culture, make the Island of Enchantment a true Island of Opportunity," Rulln commented.

Puerto Rico pursues top tier professionals to boost its economic development

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the island of Puerto Rico a U.S. protectorate in the Caribbean continues its path to economic transformation, the tropical paradise is undertaking efforts to attract world-class professionals from diverse sectors to accelerate the endeavor.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the island of Puerto Rico a U.S. protectorate in the Caribbean continues its path to economic transformation, the tropical paradise is undertaking efforts to attract world-class professionals from diverse sectors to accelerate the endeavor.
  • The latest effort is the program ElComebackPR.org a platform aimed at both Puerto Rican professionals living and working in the diaspora, and non-Puerto Rican entrepreneurs/workers.
  • "ElComebackPR.org is an invitation for Puerto Rican professionals that have left the island, to return and -- with their talent - contribute to Puerto Rico's economic transformation.
  • "Puerto Rico's economic development strategy, coupled with our infrastructure, business climate, and culture, make the Island of Enchantment a true Island of Opportunity," Rulln commented.

Puerto Rico industry stakeholders to host White House officials in 'Industry Capabilities Tour'

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA), the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PIA), the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA), and other industry organizations and government officials, will host White House officials in a special visit to Puerto Rico August 18 - 20.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), in partnership with the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC), Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA), the Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PIA), the Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA), and other industry organizations and government officials, will host White House officials in a special visit to Puerto Rico August 18 - 20.
  • The visit, part of the "Industry Capabilities Tour" initiative, will be led by White House Special Representative to Puerto Rico, Rear Admiral Peter J.
  • "Invest Puerto Rico is pleased to host Rear Adm. Brown and his delegation as they witness the island's bioscience manufacturing expertise," said Rodrick T. Miller, InvestPR CEO.
  • Puerto Rico provides operations to 12 of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies as well as seven of the top 10 medical device companies.

Puerto Rico Tourism Company welcomes Tropic Ocean Airways' Seaplanes

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Saturday, October 5, 2019
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), Carla Campos, welcomed Tropic Ocean Airways to Puerto Rico during a round table with the press held today in Baha Urbana.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), Carla Campos, welcomed Tropic Ocean Airways to Puerto Rico during a round table with the press held today in Baha Urbana.
  • In addition, the airline will offer charter flights, sightseeing and day trip excursions from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • "At the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, we welcome Tropic Ocean Airways to the Island, as they begin the first stage of operations in Puerto Rico with an aircraft that will use San Juan as its base port, but will have the ability to take off and land anywhere on the Island, whether by sea or land," said Campos.
  • Tropic Ocean Airways is the recipient of the highly coveted ARGUS Gold rating for safety and has five-star customer service rating on TripAdvisor.

Columbia Care Announces Launch in Puerto Rico with Approval to Begin Vertically Integrated Operations

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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The medical cannabis market in Puerto Rico has been experiencing strong growth in the past year with the number of registered patients increasing by over 180% since last summer.

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  • The medical cannabis market in Puerto Rico has been experiencing strong growth in the past year with the number of registered patients increasing by over 180% since last summer.
  • In addition to a population of approximately 3.1 million residents, through the Medical Act, Columbia Care will also be able to serve patients visiting Puerto Rico who hold a medical cannabis authorization card from any US state.
  • Columbia Care continues to execute its national rollout strategy with Puerto Rico representing our 11th market launch in the US and the fourth in the past 35 days (California, Florida, Ohio and Puerto Rico).
  • In addition, Columbia Care will offer patients a carefully curated selection of third party products as well.

Representatives from HUD, the CDFI Fund and Others to Address Community Development Need in Puerto Rico

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Friday, April 19, 2019
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The May 9-10 Novogradac 2019 Investing in Puerto Rico Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will provide important insights on community development opportunities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The May 9-10 Novogradac 2019 Investing in Puerto Rico Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will provide important insights on community development opportunities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Scheduled keynote speakers include Fernando Gil Enseat, secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing, and Rodrick Miller, CEO of Invest Puerto Rico.
  • ### [Novogradac 2019 Investing in Puerto Rico Conference __title__ ] in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will provide important insights on community development opportunities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Scheduled keynote speakers include Fernando Gil Enseat, secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Housing, and Rodrick Miller, CEO of Invest Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico Establishes Nonprofit to Attract New Businesses and Investment to the Island

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Monday, August 27, 2018
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Members of the Board of Directors of Invest Puerto Rico, Inc. ("InvestPR") announced that the entity is officially operational.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Members of the Board of Directors of Invest Puerto Rico, Inc. ("InvestPR") announced that the entity is officially operational.
  • InvestPR, a nonprofit investment organization created by Act 13-2017, will promote Puerto Rico as a competitive investment jurisdiction to attract new business in order to drive economic development and create new, well-paying jobs on the Island.
  • InvestPR's launch comes as the government of Puerto Rico is working to implement other reforms to attract businesses and jobs to the Island, as part of the fiscal plan.
  • About Invest Puerto Rico: Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR) is a nonprofit organization that promotes Puerto Rico as a competitive investment jurisdiction to attract new business and capital investment to the Island.