Marion Davis
Terrorism insurance on the rise
Nearly half of large and mid-sized U.S. businesses bought terrorism insurance in 2004, up dramatically from only 27 percent, on average, in 2003, according...
RIPTA, DOT partner to curb car traffic in Route 195
Unless you take Route 95 late at night, chances are the Route 195 relocation hasn’t affected you so far. But as the project gains...
Nurses’ group employs away over staffing issues
In Rhode Island and nationwide, the health care industry is struggling with a major shortage of nurses. Locally, hospitals are using temporary nurses and...
AMA calls R.I. liability ‘crisis’ state
The American Medical Association has designated Rhode Island as medical liability “crisis” state, citing a “deteriorating” legal climate and a “growing threat of patients...
Audit: Lead law implementation on track
State outreach and financial assistance efforts to promote lead hazard reduction have been effective, but more could be done to increase the programs’ impact...
Providence ranks high with Forbes magazine
Providence got a double ego boost last week, with a No. 35 ranking on Forbes magazine’s annual “Best Places for Business and Careers” list...
Insurance broker bills passed
The state Senate and House of Representatives have approved bills to require insurance brokers to get their customers’ “documented acknowledgment” that they know of...
AMA: Rhode Island a medical liability ‘crisis’ state
The American Medical Association has designated Rhode Island as a medical liability “crisis” state, citing a “deteriorating” legal climate and a “growing threat of...
United to use claims data for drug safety studies
UnitedHealth Group’s claims databases track every diagnosis subscribers get during doctor visits, every incident that leads them to the emergency room, every hospitalization. They...
HSA bill clears Senate
PROVIDENCE – The state Senate has approved a bill exempting high-deductible health plans that are eligible for health savings accounts, removing a hurdle that...
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