Marion Davis
Lifespan, Care New England CEOs: Merger is a must
Almost two months ago, Rhode Island’s two large health care systems, Lifespan – a $1.3 billion company with more than 11,000 employees – and...
Report: R.I.’s 3 health plans posted solid ’06 profits
A report issued by the state last week shows all three of Rhode Island’s health insurers posted “strong financial performances” last year: a 2.9-percent...
The dilemma: Should hospitals be paid for errors?
Imagine taking your car to the shop for new brake pads, and getting it back with a dent on the door, or a broken...
‘Significant’ coverage crisis predicted for the state
Just last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released new figures showing a small decline in the number of uninsured Rhode Islanders between 2005 and...
Miriam seeks to expand use of its surgical robot
A surgical robot introduced last November at The Miriam Hospital has been embraced far more quickly than anyone predicted, with more than 120 surgeries...
Landmark seeking to sell stake in Rehab Hospital
A St. Louis-based company that specializes in rehabilitative care is seeking to buy a majority stake in the Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, in...
A connection that validates clinical trials
Dr. William J. Beliveau developed a passion for medical research as a resident decades ago, and while he’s made his career as an internist...
Amgen offers fast-paced, engaging workplace
Amgen Inc.’s Rhode Island team has much to be proud of, and being named one of the state’s Best Places To Work was an...
R.I. avoids decline in insured
Nationally, the news was bad: From 2005 to 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau said, the number of people without health insurance rose from 44.8...
A helping hand to keep elders with their families
Linda Reynolds did not make the choice lightly. Her husband, Fred, had been struggling with Parkinson’s disease for several years, and she’d cared for...














