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R.I. one of two states with no ‘overcharging’
Rhode Island was found to be one of two states – the other was New Mexico – where the commercial insurers’ rates were found to be not excessive compared to their actual performance, in 2011. more
Grants to aid children’s mental health, radiology
Bradley Hospital and Newport Hospital have received grants totaling $250,000 from the Van Beuren Charitable Foundation, a Rhode Island-based grant-making organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the unique characteristics of Newport County and improving the quality of life for its residents. more
Out-patient lung cancer screening available in R.I.
Rhode Island Medical Imaging announced on June 23 that it is now offering the first comprehensive out-patient lung cancer screening program available in the state of Rhode Island. more
Providence Bruins player visits patients, presents $10K
Providence Bruins center and former MVP Trent Whitefield recently dropped by Hasbro Children’s Hospital to visit with patients and present a $10,000 check. more
7/2/12
Boost seen for R.I. reform
The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic, 5-4 decision last week upholding the national health care reform law will bolster reform efforts already under way in the state, according to Rhode Island officials. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 7/2/12
PBN names Healthiest Employers winners
Providence Business News has announced the winners of its newest event, Healthiest Employers, which recognizes companies – large and small – that have health and wellness initiatives and believe in encouraging employees to adapt healthy lifestyles. more
| 6/29/12
Memorial Hospital, Care New England talk merger
The Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island has entered into partnership discussions with Care New England, according to a joint statement released Thursday by Memorial’s acting president and CEO Arthur DeBlois and Dennis D. Keefe, president and CEO of Care New England. more
FDA scrutinizes Covidien over surgical staple recall
Medical device maker Covidien PLC is facing scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the way its management handled the recall of its Duet TRS surgical staples. more
| 6/28/12
Supreme Court upholds health care reform law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated ruling this morning on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, upholding the law, saying in a 5-4 decision that the law, with its mandate requiring health insurance coverage, was constitutional. more
Blue Cross eliminates 43 positions
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island announced Wednesday that it has eliminated 43 positions, effective immediately. Sixty percent of the workforce reductions were management positions, according to the health insurer. more
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