It’s no surprise that politicians play fast and loose with the facts and terms that support their positions. But health care seems to get so jargon-y,…
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The Pulse: How Buddhists Approach Pain Without Painkillers
Hospitals and doctors have made a concerted effort to control their patients’ pain over the past 10 years. That’s led, in part, to epidemic rates of…
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Petitioning The FDA For A Black Box Warning On Opioids and Benzos
Rhode Island health officials are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to warn consumers about the danger of combining prescription painkillers w…
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Commercial Health Insurers Must Direct 40% Of Payments Through “Alternative” Models
Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner is requiring insurance companies to put more money into so-called alternative models for paying doctors. Th…
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New All-Payer Claims Database To Track Health Costs, Trends
Rhode Island now has access to a new source of information about health care activities and costs. The All Payer Claims Database launches this week- “al…
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Review: Wilbury Theatre’s ‘Stupid F—ing Bird’ A Rude, Rowdy, Romp
Providence’s Wilbury Theatre Group is staging another provocative drama, filled with humor and music. Rhode Island Public Radio’s theater critic Bill…
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The Pulse: Overdose Task Force Puts Plan In Action; Narcan Funding?
Hundreds of Rhode Islanders have died from drug overdoses this year – a number that has barely budged from last year, despite numerous state and other e…
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Medical Marijuana Turns 10 In Rhode Island
Ten years ago this month, Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana. Today, nearly 13,000 patients are enrolled, not to mention more than 2000 caregivers…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Ther…
