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A hearing to approve a memorandum of understanding reached on Sept. 5 between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Landmark Medical Center on extension of a health insurance contract turned into much more.
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Covidien PLC has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use its LigaSure curved, small jaw, open sealer/divider in ear, nose and throat procedures.
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By PBN Staff
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A new study by Dr. Frank Sellke at Rhode Island has found that consuming red wine has more benefits than consuming vodka for pigs with high cholesterol.
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By Richard Asinof |
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(Updated, 1:30 p.m.) Rhode Island Hospital was awarded $10.8 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health for research into joint health.
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By Richard Asinof |
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Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital network, and Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island announced Monday morning that they have signed a letter of intent, reaffirming the benefits of a new partnership.
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By Richard Asinof |
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A memorandum of understanding was reached Wednesday between Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Landmark Medical Center of Woonsocket to extend the previous insurance contract that had expired on July 16.
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By Richard Asinof |
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CVS Caremark Corp. has joined a group of public and private sector partners to sponsor a multi-year effort by The Partnership at Drugfree.org to curb the abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.
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By PBN Staff
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Steward Health Care, the for-profit hospital system in the midst of acquiring Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, signed a 10-year agreement with Hawthorn Medical Associates, a physician group with about 80 doctors.
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By Richard Asinof |
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East Providence biomedical company ProThera Biologics LLC - led by Rhode Island Hospital scientists Dr. Yow-Pin Lim, above, and Douglas Hixson - has received $750,000 in new funding from the National Institutes of Health and Slater Technology Fund.
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Women & Infants Hospital has received the Women’s Choice Award from WomenCertified, the hospital announced Tuesday.
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By PBN Staff
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