Tag: Sen. Pamela Lauria
PBN Health Summit panel: Could R.I. fix doctor shortage by looking...
Despite the state’s ongoing shortage of primary care providers, Rhode Island’s largest health system has seen success in recruiting doctors from surrounding states. However,...
‘We are in crisis’: PBN summit highlights glaring gaps in affordable,...
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...
Consultant hired to assess feasibility of medical school at URI
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A state Senate commission and the University of Rhode Island announced they have selected a Missouri-based consulting firm to lead a...
Report: 11,649 R.I. kids lost Medicaid coverage during recent renewal
PROVIDENCE – Thousands of Rhode Island children lost their Medicaid coverage during the recent renewal process, according to a report by Rhode Island KIDS...
McKee signs several health care bills into law
CRANSTON – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed a package of health care bills into law Friday.
The seven-bill package includes six that were part of...
Lawmakers make late-session push for health care reform
PROVIDENCE – As the General Assembly session is winding down, lawmakers in both chambers are teaming up to get a series of bills passed...














