AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoABA Research in Action: Bierman Autism Centers says its PEBBL program is now testing whether the “right order” of skills in a new ABA curriculum holds up in everyday therapy, with the curriculum already in use across 10 centers in Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island for 300+ kids. Cybercrime Fallout: Two former U.S. executives pleaded guilty for enabling India-based tech-support fraud by providing call-routing and tracking services used to scam thousands of Americans. Local Wildlife: A porbeagle shark beached in Point Judith Pond after weekend sightings—an unusual trip into Rhode Island shallows. Healthcare Tech Workforce: Health systems are shifting from hiring tech talent on demand to building longer-term internal pipelines for AI, cybersecurity, and EHR work—citing Rhode Island College training ties. Education & Access: State AGs, including Rhode Island, are suing to block Education Department changes that would restrict federal graduate student loans for healthcare and other professional programs. Energy Policy: Maine’s balcony solar push is gaining momentum as Rhode Island weighs its own proposal. Outpatient Tech Economics: A new report argues freestanding ASCs are being squeezed by reimbursement rules that don’t reward expensive robotic upgrades. Governance Watch: Northampton Housing Authority leadership is up for a fresh vote as four candidates emerge after a troubled past.
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