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Researchers find age relation to autism
Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry have found that autism spectrum disorders affect the brain activity of children and adults differently. more
Ximedica relocates Hong Kong facility
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island medical-device maker Ximedica announced last week that it has relocated its Hong Kong headquarters to the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, a “world-class hub for innovation and technology in the heart of the city’s biotech industry.” more
3/18/13
Kilmartin submits records-check bills
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin last week announced that he has submitted legislation to implement a criminal-records-check program for long-term-care providers who have direct patient access. more
3/18/13
Blue Cross highlights Mass. health efforts
BOSTON – Fall River and the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group were among the municipal agencies recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for implementing health and wellness initiatives and plan-design changes to improve employee health and make care more affordable. more
3/25/13
Health exchange to get airing at PBN summit
Christine Ferguson, the director of the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange, is anxious to win over skeptics in the business community about the new health-insurance exchange. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 3/25/13
Waiting for answers on reforms
With just nine months before many of the Affordable Care Act’s new regulations, taxes, tax credits and penalties go into effect – as well as the startup of the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange on Jan. 1, 2014, businesses across Rhode Island are trying to calculate future costs when it comes to offering health insurance to employees. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 3/25/13
Study: Older women still need contraception
New research has shown that women reaching the age of 40 need to be vigilant about contraception, according to an article recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. more
Westerly Hospital receives quality certification
Westerly Hospital has received ISO 9001:2008 certification by DNV, a leading accreditor of U.S. hospitals that integrates ISO 9001 quality compliance with Medicare conditions of participation. more
Coastal Medical, UnitedHealthcare partner on new ACO
Costal Medical announced that it has created a new accountable care organization, or ACO, to enable primary care doctors to better manage patient health care and achieve lower costs and higher-quality outcomes. more
More companies needed in exchange
When the Rhode Island health-benefits exchange becomes operational on Oct. 1, companies with fewer than 50 employees will be able to use it to offer health insurance to their workers. But those with between 50 and 99 employees will not be able to do so. more
4/1/13
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