Marion Davis
Cancer patients bottle hope
Diane Gregoire peeks into one of the “pods” at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, pushing a cart loaded with boxes of polymer clay, beads, rhinestones,...
Purcell pledges reform, integrity at Blue Cross
James E. Purcell has spent the last seven months mending fences, reaching out to health care providers and government officials, and promoting “integrity and...
United to hike mental-health reimbursements
United Behavioral Health, which handles mental health coverage for UnitedHealthcare of New England members, has agreed to increase its reimbursement rates for Rhode Island...
United to hike mental-health reimbursements
United Behavioral Health, which handles mental health coverage for UnitedHealthcare of New England members, has agreed to increase its reimbursement rates for Rhode Island...
Portuguese see shifting demographic
Tune in to 97.3 FM on a Sunday afternoon and you’ll hear a variety of Brazilian music, from pop hits to catchy accordion-based forro....
Symposium plots state’s economic progression
Taxes, education and housing are all facets of a rich combination
What does it take to build a vibrant economy in Rhode Island?
Is it lower...
Blue Cross picks Purcell as CEO
It’s official: James E. Purcell, who took over as acting president and CEO of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island in May...
From our Nov. 20 issue: Q&A with Jim Purcell
James E. Purcell
Position: Acting president and CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Background: Purcell, chief operating officer of Blue Cross since 2000,...
R.I. should cut workers’ comp rates, group says
A national trade group says Rhode Island workers’ compensation rates should be cut dramatically, by an average of 18.3 percent, based on more than...
Utilities spark electricity savings for businesses
For most small-business owners, energy efficiency may not be a priority. They have neither the money nor the time to go hunting for, say,...











