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Blue Cross adds new product for large group market
A new health insurance product called VantageBlue was announced Wednesday by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. The health plan is being targeted at the large group market of employers in Rhode Island with more than 50 employees, according to Blue Cross officials. more
URI granted $14M to create adult care program
The University of Rhode Island has received a $14 million federal grant to run a new program that will provide care for cognitively challenged adults. more
Bradley Hospital named ‘top performer’
Psychiatric care facility Bradley Hospital earned the “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for 2011” distinction by The Joint Commission, a leading accreditor of health organizations in the United States. more
| 9/20/12
Where wellness is about more than fun and games
As a company devoted to play, Hasbro Inc. recognizes the importance of its brand, often doubling down on its well-known board games that are re-branded as movies, DVDs and electronic games. So it is not surprisingly that when Hasbro introduced its Healthy Steps walking routes as part of its wellness program last year, the paths were branded, both inside and outside, with Candyland markers along the way. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
OHIC proposes new conditions for decision on 2012 rate requests
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller issued a notice of new proposed conditions relating to the rate factor decision for the 2012 rate requests by Rhode Island’s commercial health insurers. more
Coastal inks agreement with Visiting Nurse Home Care, Home & Hospice
Coastal Medical announced today that it has signed a preferred provider agreement with Visiting Nurse Home Care and Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, designating the two affiliated agencies as Coastal’s preferred providers for home care, palliative and hospice services. more
RIPEC: HBE success requires ‘thoughtful approach’
The success of Rhode Island’s Health Benefits Exchange requires a “thoughtful approach,” according to a report from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council issued Wednesday. more
| 1/9/13
Pilot promotes healthy lifestyles
Remember the good, old days when children biked or walked to school? more
By Rebecca Keister
Contributing Writer | 6/18/12
Device paves the way for new healing technique
Healing fractured bones can be a messy business. Surgeons often employ a toolbox of metal rods, plates, screws and nails to align and stabilize fissured bones. The difficulty of the task worsens with aging or osteoporotic bones. more
By Robin Respaut
Contributing Writer | 12/17/12
Coding glitch leaves mental health providers out in the cold
A glitch in billing codes for claims from mental health providers has resulted in hundreds of claims being being denied by health insurers, including Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, according to Lisa M. Rocchio, president of the R.I. Psychological Association. more
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