R.I. Senate commission to look at community hospitals’ health
PROVIDENCE – The financial health of independent community hospitals in Rhode Island continued to decline in 2009, according to “The Health of Rhode Island’s...
For hospitals, bigger is financially better
In the latest report on the health of hospitals, the R.I. Department of Health found the patients to be anemic. But those who had...
Round 2 for DOH dispensary review; medical marijuana under review
David Hughes leads a group vying to open a state-sanctioned, medical-marijuana dispensary. In addition to assembling operational plans, background checks and employee lists required...
CVS call center wins international award
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WOONSOCKET – A CVS Caremark Corp. call center picked up an international award this month.
Contact Center World recognized the pharmacy benefit management...
Lifespan to offer staff early retirement
PROVIDENCE - Hospital operator Lifespan will offer early retirement to some of its employees next year, a spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday.
Spokeswoman Jane Bruno said the...
R.I. hospitals improve financial health in 2009; independents perform poorly
PROVIDENCE – The good news is that the financial health of Rhode Island’s 13 acute-care hospitals improved in 2009, according to a report released...
CVS recalls reusable bags after tests reveal elevated levels of lead
TAMPA – CVS Caremark Corp. is recalling its 99 cent, green reusable bags after tests revealed that the bag contained elevated levels of lead,...
Five Questions With: Elizabeth Burke Bryant
“More than any other organization I know,” said William Allen, who teaches courses on community organizing and advocacy by the nonprofit sector at Brown...
R.I. health advocates plan for Medicaid expansion
PROVIDENCE – More than 175 health care advocates and experts attended the Nov. 17 breakfast meeting at the Roger Williams Casino, billed as a...
Building support for breast cancer awareness by setting a world record
WOONSOCKET – Looking to promote greater awareness of breast cancer, a local business has launched Athena’s Cup, a nationwide campaign that seeks to collect...
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