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Gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced informa que ASES ordena suspender los referidos médicos por la pandemia

(17 de julio de 2020- La Fortaleza, San Juan) - La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced informó que los 1.2 millones de beneficiarios del nuevo plan de Salud Vital no necesitarán un referido para recibir los servicios médicos, laboratorios, radiologías y servicios hospitalarios.

"Ante el incremento de los casos positivos al COVID-19 reportados por el Departamento de Salud, se emitió una carta normativa a las aseguradoras y a las Organizaciones de Cuidado Dirigido (MCO's) y proveedores de servicios en la cual establece que efectivo inmediatamente los pacientes o beneficiarios del plan Vital no tendrán que solicitar y presentar referidos para recibir los servicios médicos, laboratorios, radiologías y servicios hospitalarios", dijo Vázquez Garced.

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July 17, 2020
News from the Oversight Board 

Press Release 
Oversight Board Files Responses to Government Lawsuits
Government Enacted Five Laws That Violate PROMESA, Some Lacking Accurate Cost
Estimates or Certifications; Laws Have to be Based on Sound Fiscal Estimates


One thing we know about scammers is that they follow the headlines. So it's not surprising that we've seen so many Coronavirus-related scams recently. From scammers selling fake COVID-19 cures and treatments to people posing as government officials offering Coronavirus stimulus checks - nothing seems to be off-limits. 



Chamber Daily Bulletin
Keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive.
Developments That Matter

What's Next for the WTO?

The campaign to select the next head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is officially underway. Eight candidates are vying to replace departing Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and lead the organization.


9 Free Apps for Editing Your E-Commerce Photos

Eye popping product photos and timely social media posts are basic requirements for e-commerce success. While there are plenty of apps to help with both, it can be hard to sort through them. Here is a list of apps you can use for free while you decide what works for your business.


Path Forward Special Edition: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Fauci: Wearing Masks and Heeding Public Health Guidance is Key to Reopening Businesses and the Economy

Last Friday, the U.S. Chamber Foundation hosted a special Path Forward program featuring a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Chamber president Suzanne Clark.  Dr. Fauci offered his perspectives on the state of the pandemic, prospects for a vaccine, reopening schools, and what businesses should be doing to prepare for the coming months. 


Retail Sales Grow 7.5% in June

After falling steeply in March and April, retail sales grew 18% in May, and 7.5% in June, coming close to their pre-pandemic levels. Retail sales are a harbinger of economic recovery, and were growing strongly prior to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, according to the Census Bureau. The strong initial rebound suggests that once Covid-19 is behind us, we may return quickly to sales levels we had prior to the virus-and suggests a quick rebound for the entire economy.


A Conversation with the Head of the U.S. International Development Financial Corporation

On Thursday, the Chamber's Head of International Affairs Myron Brilliant hosted a conversation with Adam Boehler, CEO of the six-month-old U.S. International Development Financial Corporation (DFC). DFC helps U.S. firms overseas with loans programs and services like political risk insurance, all while turning a profit that is returned to the U.S. Treasury.


Citi and Citi Foundation Reach Over $100 Million in Commitments for COVID-19 Community Relief and Economic Recovery Efforts

New York - Citi today announced that Citi and the Citi Foundation have committed more than $100 million to date in support of COVID-19-related community relief and economic recovery efforts globally. This includes more than $35 million in new funding, adding to the previously announced $65 million in grants and charitable contributions to deliver ongoing relief and support for longer-term economic recovery in communities impacted by the global pandemic. These contributions include $2 million from Citi employees through a donation matching program.

Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:



Government Contracting Opportunities for Your Small Business 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is modernizing the certification management experience. You may apply for and manage your Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business certifications in our easy-to-use single system.


Full Expensing is Good for the Short Run and the Long Run

Full expensing for capital investment is being considered in the upcoming fourth round of coronavirus relief legislation. Though we tend to talk about full expensing as a long-run policy with long-run benefits, that does not mean it is meaningless in the short term. In fact, full expensing is good for both the long run and the short run.



FDA Issues First Emergency Authorization for Sample Pooling in Diagnostic Testing

"This EUA for sample pooling is an important step forward in getting more COVID-19 tests to more Americans more quickly while preserving testing supplies," said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. "Sample pooling becomes especially important as infection rates decline and we begin testing larger portions of the population."




BBB Warning: Online watch retailer's "free trial offer"
costs customers thousands

Real Fashion Trends/LOVEWATCH, based in Dallas, TX, has an "F" rating from Better Business Bureau Serving North Central Texas due to its failure to answer 20 customer complaints, for failing to address an underlying cause of a pattern of complaints, and due to advertising issues found by BBB. As of May 29, 2020, the company has received 41 total complaints from consumers in 21 states throughout the United States. These complaints allege that the company used a "free trial offer" to lure unwitting customers into an expensive monthly subscription.





Dale forma a tu futuro. RESPONDE el Censo HOY

  • Es fácil y rápido
    Completar el Censo del 2020 solo toma unos minutos.
  • No es demasiado tarde
    Todavía puede completar el censo hoy mismo.
  • Es seguro y confidencial
    La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. protege sus respuestas y las mantiene estrictamente confidenciales.

Quién debe responder

El Censo del 2020 cuenta a todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos y en sus cinco territorios (Puerto Rico, Samoa Americana, la Mancomunidad de las Islas Marianas del Norte, Guam y las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU.).

Una sola persona debe responder por hogar. Esa persona debe tener por lo menos 15 años de edad, debe vivir en el hogar o en la misma dirección y conocer la información general sobre cada una de las personas que vive ahí. Para más información, visite  Qué preguntas se hacen.


Español/Spanish: Guía en Video para Completar el Censo del 2020 por Internet
Guía en Video para Completar el Censo del 2020 por Internet



How Some States Managed to Lower COVID-19 Cases Successfully
Slowing the spread is possible - here's how. 

How worried you are about the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a lot to do with where you live. While some parts of the country are reopening, others are seeing a continuous increase in the rate of new infections. How have some states lowered COVID-19 infections, while others are seemingly spiraling?



Join CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for the latest news about the coronavirus. He'll make sense of the headlines, speak with the experts and give you all the information you need to stay safe and healthy.

Mixed Messages
July 20

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. James Curran, dean of Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, about setbacks possibly caused by inconsistent leadership through this pandemic. 




 

¡Mañana continuamos con el BE Fest Virtual! 

Desde mañana, martes 21 de julio a las 10am le damos comienzo a los últimos días de webinars del Boricua Emprende Fest. Esta segunda parte es para que continúes escalando con tu negocio online entre mercadeo digital y fulfillment para tus órdenes. ¡Aún estas a tiempo de registrarte si no lo has hecho! Invita a tus amistades y/o familiares y emprendan en corillo. 

Recordatorio: Puedes conectarte 5 minutos antes del horario de comienzo de la sesión. Hay espacio dentro de la plataforma Zoom para 500 personas. Pero, ¡no temas! Si eres la persona 501 en registrarse la misma herramienta te va a redirigir a un live streaming. 

Si quieres ir calentando motores y comenzando la conversación con otros asistentes, únete a nuestro nuevo grupo de Facebook
 para que empieces desde ya. 




Beneficios para Nuestros Socios



OFERTA DE LANZAMIENTO para los Socios de la CCPR:
  • Valida hasta 31 de julio de 2020
  • 5% de descuento adicional aquellas empresas que paguen Setup + 12 meses por adelantado
  • Sujeta a contrato de permanencia por un seis meses
  • Benefíciese del ahorro del impuesto por servicios rendidos B2B (Ley 57) pagando varios meses por adelantado.
  • Registro en www.safetracpr.com con el codigo de referido PRCC

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"Wellness Break - Live Sessions" 
a las 3:00 PM. 
Acceda a nuestro canal en YouTube o Facebook Live.










Foro con los Candidatos a la Gobernación

13 de agosto  | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Via ZOOM



 

Discover & Deliver Launch & Map Release

July 21  | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us for the online series premiere of Discover & Deliver, a new initiative celebrating how companies are enlisting the latest scientific advancements and innovations to defeat coronavirus. 





Alsa inaugura una nueva ruta para conectar a Montehiedra con los principales destinos de Puerto Rico.  Ven con nosotros a San Juan o Caguas y libérate del estrés de conducir y de estacionar el carro. ALSA, tu mejor opción.



Sé el primero en adquirir el Coffee & Chocolate BOX 3.0 lleno de sobre 20+ NUEVOS productos, participación en talleres virtuales, sorpresas y la taza conmemorativa del 10mo aniversario del Coffee & Chocolate Expo para disfrutar en familia desde tu hogar.



















Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas. 

El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.






La Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico está participando junto 
al Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico y 32 organizaciones de Salud en el Centro de Llamadas.  

Se contestan preguntas sobre:
  • Salud
  • Médicas
  • Negocios
  • Contribuciones
  • Operaciones, logística de envío y recibo de paquetes
  • Legales, Recursos Humanos, Osha, entre otros.
Para más información escriba a la Dra. Jeannette Vázquez[email protected]



Material Campaña  Educativa Nacional Prevención del Coronavirus (COVID19)

Campaña Prevención Coronavirus y Otras Enfermedades Infecciosas
Campaña Prevención Coronavirus y
Otras Enfermedades Infecciosas




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