What’s happening in health in Rhode Island, Jan. 24 SLATER: Eleanor Slater Hospital has a new CEO: Cynthia Huether brings 25 years of behavioral health…
Kristin Gourlay
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Sen. Whitehouse Introduces ‘Public’ Health Insurance Option
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is introducing legislation to expand the Affordable Care Act. The bill comes just after President Donald Trump signed an…
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Sen. Whitehouse On Trump Falsehoods: Reality Has A Way Of Catching Up With You
After false statements from President Donald Trump’s press secretary about the size of the inauguration crowds, Democrats are scratching their heads…
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New CEO To Helm Eleanor Slater Hospital
Eleanor Slater Hospital has a new Chief Executive Officer: It’s Cynthia Huether , a former health system administrator from New York. Huether brings 25…
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The Pulse: A Look Inside The Proposed Health And Human Services Budget
Health and Human Services make up a little more than 40 percent of Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed 2018 budget. There are no huge surprises in this…
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State Police Solve 30-Year-Old Missing Persons Case
A more than 30 year old missing persons case may be solved. Rhode Island State Police believe they have in custody a woman who allegedly abducted her…
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Since UHIP Rollout Many Nursing Homes Owed Payments For Medicaid Patients
Since the launch of the Rhode Island’s trouble social services system, UHIP, many nursing homes have gone without payment for Medicaid patients. Owed…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Jan. 17
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Jan. 17th:
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Depeña-Affigne and Guertin Ousted Over UHIP Failures
Two state officials will take the fall for the rocky roll out of the state’s new online benefits system, UHIP. And system consultants Deloitte will not…
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New Program Allows Disabled To Save More Than $2K Without Risking Benefits
A new program will help disabled Rhode Islanders save money in a tax free investment account without risking their federal and state benefits. The…
