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DR. EDWARD MCGOOKIN, third from the left, speaks during a panel discussion at Providence Business News’ Fall Health Care Summit: Shaping the Future of Care on Thursday. McGookin is chief of primary care at Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care. With him during the first of two panel discussions are, from left, Victoria Williams, assistant professor of health care administration at Rhode Island College; Dr. Roger Mitty, president and chief operating officer of Care New England Medical Group; and Sen. Pamela Lauria, a nurse practitioner. Moderating is PBN Editor Michael Mello, standing. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

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Health Services 10/30/2025

WARWICK – Precarious and vulnerable. That’s how Dr. Edward McGookin would describe the state of Rhode Island’s health care. Two safety net hospitals – Roger Williams Medical Center and...

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Economic Activity 09/19/2025

WARWICK – A public relations and communications firm, an employment placement firm, a construction company and a bank were recognized Thursday as the top...

R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council named Citizens 2025 Champion in Action

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Business Services 08/04/2025

PROVIDENCE – Thirty-four local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2025...

PBN recognizes 2025 Best Places to Work in loud, festive environment

Art & Culture 06/13/2025

WARWICK – A worldwide travel and tour operator, a construction company, an insurance company and a nonprofit were recognized among 64 honorees in Providence...

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Economy 04/22/2025

WARWICK – Though artificial intelligence offers many benefits, Rajani Mahadevan, chief operating officer of The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., said during Tuesday's Economic Outlook...

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Business Services 04/21/2025

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Business Services 04/17/2025

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