Roger Williams University has launched the state’s first bachelor’s degree program in emergency medical services. The new major aims to prepare students…
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Neighborhood Health Plan On Track To Save Millions With Home Health Program
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, which manages thousands of the state’s Medicaid patients, has found a way to bring down health costs for some…
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Health Insurance Rate Hikes In Store For 2016
Or… they could be. Insurers have just filed their requests for premium rate increases with the state’s health insurance commissioner. They’re only…
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South County Hospital Clarifies ‘Partnership’ Plans, Wants To Remain Independent
South County Hospital wants to clarify how it plans to work with other health care systems. Hospital officials now say the word “partnership” doesn’t…
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Still Independent South County Hospital Wants A Partner
There’s only one independent hospital left in Rhode Island. But South County Hospital is ramping up efforts to find a partner. South County Hospital in…
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Health Care Of The Future: House Calls?
Patient-centered medical homes. Community health teams. Accountable care organizations. Integrated medical and behavioral health care practices. Case…
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CVS Health Acquires Nursing Home, Specialty Pharmacy Service Provider
Woonsocket-based CVS Health has agreed to acquire a provider of nursing home pharmacy services. The acquisition of Omnicare expands a growing line of…
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Suit Over Abortion Coverage In State Health Insurance Marketplace Resolved
A Rhode Islander’s lawsuit against the state’s online health insurance marketplace over abortion coverage has been resolved. An elective abortion is the…
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Graduates: Know Your Health Insurance Options
Congratulations, class of 2015! You’ve got your diploma, and you’re headed out into the world to start your life as an adult. Well done. If you’ve…
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Lawmakers Hear More Testimony On Medicaid, Health And Human Services Budgets
On Tuesday, two Rhode Island House committees will take another close look at Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budgets for Medicaid and the state’s…
