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With all the competing news and health care events, the LeadingAge RI annual conference on April 5 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick fell under the radar screen of most Rhode Island media.
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By Richard Asinof |
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(Updated, 1:45 p.m.) Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital network, is undertaking what it called an “Operational Restructuring Initiative” to trim between $100 and $150 million from $1.7 billion in annual expenses over the next 30 months, hospital officials announced on Wednesday.
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By Richard Asinof |
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President and CEO of Care New England discusses the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange and the departure of Chris Koller.
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By Richard Asinof |
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In a bulletin issued Tuesday afternoon to health care insurers, R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller announced new “obligations” for insurers to disclose the price of health care services to certain health care providers.
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By Richard Asinof |
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The independent insurance agency The Gowrie Group has expanded its equine insurance practice with addition of industry expert Holly Griffin, according to a news release from the agency.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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WARWICK – Kent Hospital’s education department is offering a comprehensive course in medical terms and conditions. The course, which runs from Jan. 21 – March 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., is open to newcomers to health care, people interested in preparing for a career or for anyone who wants a better understanding of medical words.
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A new, 24-hour hotline for children in emotional crisis, Kids’ Link RI, has been launched. It is a collaborative initiative by Bradley Hospital and Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest community behavioral health provider.
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By Richard Asinof |
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More than 400 people attended the grand opening of Tockwotton on the Waterfront on Feb. 15, the new $52.3 million, 156-room assisted living and nursing care residence along the waterfront on the Providence River.
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By Richard Asinof |
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A bill introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse to support efforts to identify new research methods for cancer treatments and cures, the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act of 2012, was reported out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Sept. 19.
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UnitedHealthcare of New England has partnered with the Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corp. to develop an innovative patient liaison program to help drive patient engagement and improve health care quality and outcomes.
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- Gim to succeed Daukas as WashTrust executive VP Yesterday at 2:13 PM
- HUD awards $2.5M to R.I. to protect against lead paint Yesterday at 2:02 PM
- Historical preservation programs land $54K in grants Yesterday at 1:54 PM
