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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
Covidien completes Oridion acquisition
Medical device maker Covidien PLC has completed its acquisition of Oridion Systems Ltd., the company announced Tuesday. more
| 6/27/12
R.I. Hospital named among best to work for
Rhode Island Hospital was named among the top 25 best hospitals to work for in the United States by HealthExec News, a health care information network and daily publication focused on trends and issues facing executives working in the health care industry. more
Lifespan taps Babineau as president and CEO
Dr. Timothy J. Babineau has been named the next president and CEO of Lifespan, the company announced Monday. more
Neighborhood names new COO
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island recently named Shantha Diaz as its new chief operating officer. more
New reimbursement system passes Assembly
Legislation creating a new reimbursement system for nursing homes and establishing parameters to benefit the state’s elderly and disabled populations passed the R.I. General Assembly and was transmitted on June 15 to Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee for his signature. more
Brown, Care New England ink new agreement
A new affiliation agreement between Brown University and Care New England will strengthen ties between the Alpert Medical School and Women & Infants and Butler hospitals, Brown officials announced on June 18. more
Report: R.I. hospitals rank lowest in U.S.
Rhode Island has the lowest percentage of A-grade hospitals in the nation according to the Hospital Safety Score report released Friday by the Leapfrog Group. more
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