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HealthSourceRI Customers Can Now Pay Insurance Bills At CVS Pharmacies

by Lynn Arditi June 13, 2018December 5, 2023

Rhode Islanders enrolled in health coverage through the Affordable Care Act can now pay their monthly insurance bills at their local CVS Pharmacy.

Article, Environment, Health, Politics

Nursing Home Case Settled; Mattiello Cites ‘Systemic’ Problems At Health & Human Services

by Ian Donnis June 12, 2018December 5, 2023

With a potentially costly legal dispute settled between the state of Rhode Island and a group of nursing homes, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said…

Article, Business, Education, Health, Politics

Nursing Home Industry Warns Of Negative Effect From House Finance Budget

by Ian Donnis June 11, 2018December 5, 2023

An advocate for nursing homes is warning of dire effects from the budget passed late Friday by the House Finance Committee. Virginia Burke, president of…

Article, Health

Rhode Island Hospital Agrees To Invest $1M To Improve Systems Following Medical Errors

by Lynn Arditi June 8, 2018December 5, 2023

Rhode Island Hospital has agreed to spend at least $1 million to improve its systems after a series of recent patient errors.

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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo Faces Nursing Home Case Fallout

by Scott MacKay June 8, 2018December 5, 2023

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo recently announced her reelection campaign with a splashy tv ad. The spot is airing as the governor faces criticism…

Article, Business, Health

This I Believe New England: Still a Purpose

by Frederic Reamer and William Ward June 5, 2018January 16, 2024

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Perhaps it sounds trite to say that health crises produce much needed wake-up calls for those of us who need to make significant lifestyle adjustments….

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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media

by Ian Donnis May 25, 2018December 5, 2023

It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…

Article, Business, Education, Health, Politics

Care New England Signs Deal With Boston-Based Partners HealthCare

by Lynn Arditi May 23, 2018December 5, 2023

Care New England announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement for a takeover of Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital network by Boston-based…

Article, Education, Health, Politics

Proposed Changes To Title X To Ban Funding Abortions, Referrals

by Lynn Arditi May 23, 2018December 5, 2023

Rhode Island health clinics would be prohibited from providing abortion services or referrals if they receive federal Title X funds, under the Trump…

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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media

by Ian Donnis May 18, 2018December 5, 2023

Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…