Mike Colias
Lifespan clicks on to better care
With the click of a mouse, Dr. Reid Coleman places an antibiotic order from his personal computer for a patient at Rhode Island Hospital....
Ex-FDA official urges continued vigilance against tobacco
David Kessler, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, spent the better part of a decade helping uncover the tobacco industry's dirtiest...
Long-term care insurance moves up on benefits list
As the costs associated with long-term care continue to grow, long-term-care insurance has emerged as one of the fastest-growing employee benefits.
"It's probably the hottest...
Survey testing state’s hospitals <br>
Results from a survey rating patient satisfaction at Rhode Island hospitals - set for release later this month - should provide a benchmark for...
Program ready for gambling addicts
As the Lottery Commission considers requests next week to allow the addition of more than 1,800 new video slot machines in Rhode Island, a...
Housing, retail markets strong thanks to low-interest rates
The economic fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks might not have been as bad as expected in Rhode Island, according to an index...
‘Tis the season to be working, but it’s sellers’ choice
Not very long ago, retailers were luring hard-to-find workers with deep employee discounts, salaries well above the minimum wage and even signing bonuses.
Now retailers...
Natural gas prices skid, Southern’s rates tied to losses
A combination of ample supplies and dwindling demand has sent wholesale natural-gas prices plummeting - a stark contrast from a year ago.
U.S. natural gas...
Regional effort urged to boost electricity market competition
Rhode Island legislators at a public hearing last week were urged to partner with neighboring states if they are serious about opening the state's...
Low oil prices holding
Rhode Island residents and businesses are enjoying much lower prices for heating oil than a year ago - a trend that could continue through...
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