Tag: HEALTH CARE
CVS Health, Aetna plan to offer lower cost, managed health care
WOONSOCKET — CVS Health Corp.’s $77 billion merger with Aetna Inc. would combine analytics and community-centered care in the patient-centered health model in 10,000...
The insurer, provider disconnect
I believe there to be a fundamental disconnect between typical health insurers’ provider reimbursement strategies and the long-term good of our health care delivery...
Ground is shifting on health care
Congress’ failed effort to undo Obamacare this year revealed an important political shift in the U.S.: Americans are no longer content to let people...
Fitch ratings downgrades CNE credit rating to BB
PROVIDENCE – Fitch Ratings Inc. downgraded Care New England’s credit rating from BBB- to BB for two bonds and the rating has been put...
Trump boxed in on health subsidies after states’ legal win
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump’s power to clamp off critical Obamacare subsidies took a hit after a federal court ruled that a group...
Study: Many U.S. metros facing OB-GYN shortages; Providence MSA is not...
PROVIDENCE – A study of birth rates and the prevalence of obstetricians and gynecologists has come to the conclusion that there are many major...
Lonks named Miriam outstanding physician of the year.
PROVIDENCE – Dr. John Lonks, an infectious disease specialist at The Miriam Hospital as well as a researcher and associate professor of medical science...
Report: Senate health reform would significantly reduce Medicaid funding in R.I.
PROVIDENCE - If the Better Care Reconciliation Act was passed in its current form, Rhode Island will lose $1.9 billion of federal Medicaid funding...
A path to lower drug prices
White House budget director Mick Mulvaney has floated an idea to bring down drug prices that’s both promising and – if other Republicans can...
Senate GOP may preserve some of Obamacare
Republican senators plan to write a health care bill that could be radically different from the one recently passed by the House, including keeping...
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