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Rate hike seen likely for many
Despite efforts from government and industry to reduce health care spending, Rhode Island health insurers say the cost curve is bending in the wrong direction. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Health reform could strain substance-abuse care
There are some things that don’t get better simply with time. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Jewelry designer, tennis online booking service, 3D printing marketplace win Business Plan
The 2013 edition of the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition announced its winners Tuesday afternoon at The Garage, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s exposition dedicated to identifying and inspiring high-growth companies in the Ocean State. more
| 5/14/13
CVS’ Merlo helps
kick off The Garage
CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry Merlo on Tuesday told an audience of about 500 business, government and organizational leaders that success begins with an innovative idea. more
Research: Women, nonwhites more likely to avoid taking statins
Nonwhite patients are 50 percent more likely to be non-adherent in taking statins to … more
Ranbaxy settlement returns $290K to R.I. Medicaid
Rhode Island announced Tuesday that it has banded with other states and the federal government in a $500 million dollar settlement with generic pharmaceutical manufacturer Ranbaxy that will recover $290,600 for Rhode Island’s Medicaid program. more
More workers got insurance in Massachusetts after health law
The share of workers opting to take company medical coverage rather than more take-home pay rose in Massachusetts after the state overhauled its health system in 2006, a result the U.S. Affordable Care Act may replicate, a report suggests. more
Exchange set for June rebranding
The R.I. Health Benefits Exchange will soon have a new name and a new website as part of a marketing campaign to introduce the new online marketplace where consumers can research, shop, compare and purchase health insurance products, according to Ian Lang, associate director of marketing and communications for the exchange. more
Lifespan opens its retail pharmacy at R.I. Hospital
On May 1, Lifespan opened its own retail pharmacy on the campus of Rhode Island Hospital, saying the state’s largest hospital network was taking this new approach to encourage medication adherence and to reduce readmissions. more
Senate passes Medicaid waste bill
Legislation that would require the state to use technology to screen Medicaid claims to prevent them from being paid to unlicensed, sanctioned or deceased providers passed the R.I. Senate on May 7. more
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