AFTER A 90-day exploratory period this summer, the leaders of Lifespan and Care New England have announced that they will move to the next step in their affiliation process. Above, on left, Lifespan CEO Timothy J. Babineau and Dr. James E. Fanale, president and CEO of Care New England. / PBN FILE PHOTOS/ DAVE HANSEN/MICHAEL SALERNO
PROVIDENCE – After a 90-day exploratory period this summer, the leaders of Lifespan Corp. and Care New England Health System have announced that they will move to the next step in their affiliation process. Both boards of directors voted on Tuesday night to move forward with a letter of intent to merge Lifespan and Care…