Lifespan wants to be a top academic medical institution
The Lifespan health system has been growing its research capabilities for years, both alone and in partnership with The Warren Alpert Medical School of...
Public-private payment gap widens
The problem is well known, though hard to quantify, and was a key part of the Care New England-Blue Cross & Blue Shield of...
Mag touts R.I.’s marine industry
Rhode Island “is considered a great place to run a marine business” because of its small size and exceptional government cooperation, according to a...
BankNewport branches supporting local troops
BankNewport and American Legion Post 18 are supporting Rhode Island troops stationed away from home this holiday season through the “Warming Hearts” program. The...
RE/MAX, VA hospital partnership helps vets
RE/MAX Heritage of East Providence, in partnership with the Providence VA Medical Center, recently sponsored a clothing drive for homeless veterans and veterans in...
Veteran of local arts scene to lead advocacy group
Deborah Obalil has been named president of the board for RI Citizens for the Arts. She brings 15 years of experience as an arts...
Tufts to sponsor ‘Speaking of Kids’ series
Tufts Health Plan has signed on to sponsor the 2009 “Speaking of Kids” series at Bradley Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
For...
Mass. OKs guidelines for subsidized health plans
BOSTON – The Mass. Health Insurance Connector Authority Board has approved guidelines for contracts with managed care companies involved in the Commonwealth Care program...
VNS Home Health rated among nation’s best
NARRAGANSETT – VNS Home Health Services, based in Narragansett, has been ranked among the top home health agencies in the nation by OCS Inc....
Five Questions With: Dr. Bruce A. Lazarus
The Center for Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island has been awarded a three-year accreditation and designation as a Stroke Specialty Program from...