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State gets $250K grant to prepare for climate effects
Rhode Island recently received a $250,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help the state address and prepare for health effects associated with climate change. more
Researchers: Mental health a cause of unhealthy behaviors
Poor mental health leads to unhealthy behaviors in low-income adults – not the other way around, according to a new study by researchers from The Miriam Hospital’s Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine. more
Babineau elected to UHC governing board
Dr. Timothy J. Babineau, the president and CEO of Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health care system, was elected to the governing board of UHC, an alliance of 119 academic centers and 283 of their affiliated hospital organizations, one of five new members, UHC announced on Feb. 4. more
Women & Infants expands campaign to reduce SIDS
In an effort to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, Women & Infants Hospital has begun its own “Safe To Sleep” health care model and educational campaign. more
Health care reform is near
Whether you’re angry, happy or just plain confused about how “Obamacare” – officially known as the Affordable Care Act, or ACA – will impact your business, my best advice is this: Get over it! more
2/11/13
Lifespan investing in patient-centric health care
Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital network and private employer, with more than 14,000 employees, is investing more than $100 million over the next four years to redesign its health care delivery system, to make it more patient-centric, according to Lifespan President and CEO Dr. Timothy J. Babineau. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 2/11/13
Koller grants conditional approval of Blue Cross premium increases
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller has granted conditional approval to the revised health insurance premium increases from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. more
| 2/8/13
Samuels Sinclair center promotes smiles
The Samuels Sinclair Dental Center at Rhode Island Hospital celebrated the 11th annual Give Kids a Smile Day during which underserved and underinsured children throughout Rhode Island received dental care in clinics and private dental offices nationwide. more
Ferguson promotes Health Benefits Exchange
Christine Ferguson, the director of the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange, testified on Feb. 14 before a Senate Finance Committee hearing billed as a progress report on health insurance exchanges. more
Behavioral health providers seek pay parity
A group of Rhode Island behavioral health providers met privately on Feb. 22 with representatives from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and with R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller. more
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