On May 1, the Hospital Association of Rhode Island will release the findings from its statewide community-health needs assessment and launch a new community health website, prepared in collaboration with the R.I. Department of Health. more

R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller says there’s enough unfinished business to keep him working right up until the last minute of his scheduled departure at the end of June. That’s when he’s set to begin his new job as president of the Milbank Memorial Fund in New York City. more

Michael Hudson’s motto is his mantra: The customer pays for everything. more

Jim Soucy has been named a Medicare supplemental insurance adviser at Cornerstone Group, where he will educate clients on the Medicare system and assist them in choosing supplemental plans. more

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

PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced last week that as part of a nationwide settlement against the drug manufacturer Amgen Inc., the state will receive $54,248. more

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller is stepping down to take a post as president of the Milbank Memorial Fund, a national health-policy foundation based in New York, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced last week. more

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

To the editor: An open letter to Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee: more