Editorial Cartoon: Don’t Tread on Me
Two flags wave side by side, one under a headline that says The Spirit of 1776, the other under a headline that says The...
Is your career profile online? Does it really matter?
As an executive, do you care about how your career information appears online?
• Yes – 52.4 percent
• No – 47.6...
Despite legislation, don’t expect college costs to drop
When Congress passed an overhaul of federal college aid recently, Democratic leaders crowed that the legislation was like the GI bill, which guaranteed free...
Having insurance doesn’t guarantee health coverage
Phew! This is the collective cry of the insured. The uninsured face physicians who refuse to see them, long waits at neighborhood clinics, dunning...
Successful? Yes, but not beyond question
Even if the state weren’t facing enormous deficits, it would still be the General Assembly’s and the governor’s responsibility to make sure that tax...
Yucky things come in small packages, too
Deer ticks carry Lyme disease, babesiosis and anaplasmosis, costing Rhode Island an estimated $10 million per year in medical expenses and lost wages. The...
Open records law needs an update
In 1979, Rhode Island became the 49th state to enact an open-records law guaranteeing the right to view state and municipal agency records, including...
Change is a constant in health care field
Two unrelated stories show two sides of the complex reality of health care in America.
With continuing operating deficits, exacerbated by changes in Medicare reimbursements,...
Business success deserves attention
This week, Providence Business News begins a new regular editorial feature, Business Women, which will highlight women in the state who have distinguished themselves...
Pleasing customers: Are expectations getting higher?
In the last five years, have you seen an increase in customers’ expectations in terms of:
• Customer service levels – 81.3%...
