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PARTNERS HEALTHCARE has only R.I. Department of Health’s review of its intended merger with Care New England remaining before it can proceed with the deal.

FTC: No challenge for Partners, CNE merger

NEW YORK —The Federal Trade Commission is not opposing the merger of Partners HealthCare of Massachusetts and Care New England, the commission confirmed today. Betsy...
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE Control and Prevention recommends getting immunized against flu. Above, the map shows that the current rates of flu are sporadic in R.I. but higher in Connecticut and Massachusetts. / COURTESY CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

DOH urges flu shots as region starts to see increased activity

PROVIDENCE — Flu activity is about level with this time last year in Rhode Island, accounting for 0.59 percent of physician office visits, but...

Crawford Health caregivers strike, claiming unfair labor practices, low wages

FALL RIVER – Caregivers at Crawford Health and Rehab, represented by the Service Employees International Union District 1199 New England, began a three-day strike...

Five Questions With: Ruth Feder

On Dec. 6, the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island launched its RI Parity Initiative, a statewide public awareness campaign to educate and empower...

Food for Tots donates $83K to Southcoast Health pediatric services

NEW BEDFORD – On Dec. 5, Food for Tots and media teams from radio stations WFHN 107.1 FM, or Fun 107, and WBSM 1420...

PACE Organization honors external partners at annual meeting

PROVIDENCE – PACE Organization of Rhode Island recognized its external partners during its annual meeting on Dec. 4. The organization, a health plan serving older...

Virgin Pulse welcomes Kosecoff, Smithson to science advisory board

PROVIDENCE – Virgin Pulse announced that Jacqueline Kosecoff and Dr. Gary Smithson have joined the Virgin Pulse science advisory board. Kosecoff holds a bachelor’s degree from the...
PANELSTS AT PBN's Diversity & Inclusion Summit address attendees at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. From left to right, Greg Almieda, Guillaume Bagal, Kim Barker Lee, Juan Lopera and Randy Martinez. / PBN PHOTO/ PAMELA BHATIA

PBN Diversity & Inclusion Summit discusses respect, morality, benefits of D&I

WARWICK — Panelists at the second Providence Business News Diversity & Inclusion Summit, held at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick Wednesday, agreed that diversity and...
ST. ANNE'S HOSPITAL has been named among the top general hospitals in the U.S. by the Leapfrog Group. / COURTESY ST. ANNE'S HOSPITAL

Leapfrog Group names St. Anne’s, The Miriam among top U.S. hospitals

FALL RIVER — The Leapfrog Group has named St. Anne’s Hospital among the 35 top general hospitals in the United States, and also named...
RIHCA HAS NAMED Scott Fraser to replace retiring President and CEO Virginia Burke. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION

RICHA names Fraser president and CEO upon Burke’s retirement

WARWICK — The Rhode Island Health Care Association has announced Scott Fraser will replace President and CEO Virginia Burke, who will retire at the...
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