A state Senate bill aiming to streamline the merger and acquisition process for nonprofit hospitals is scheduled for a vote in the Health and Human…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Can RI Afford Mattiello’s Car Tax Phase Out?
Rhode Island House Speaker Nick Mattiello has put forward a plan to get rid of the car tax. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s a fine plan,…
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Four RI Insurers To Drop Opioid Treatment Pre-Approval Policy
Currently, Rhode Islanders seeking treatment for opioid addiction must have their doctors coordinate with insurance companies before they can get…
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RI Foundation Awards $270K To Organizations Improving Health Care
The Rhode Island Foundation is giving out $270,000 in grant money to five organizations working to improve health care in the Ocean State.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence’s Dysfunctional City Council
The Providence City Council has been ensnared in controversy of late. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why the council is so ineffective.
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RI Congressional Delegation Slams The Passage Of Health Care Bill
The American Health Care Act narrowly passed in the U.S. House Thursday. The bill had received only one vote more than the 216 required to move on to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is almost here, bringing a closer read on state revenue and perhaps even more sunshine. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Care New England Announces More Layoffs
Care New England, one of the largest hospital chains in Rhode Island, is announcing a series of layoffs as it continues to deal with ongoing financial…
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RI Awarded $2.1M To Address Growing Opioid Problem
As drug overdose deaths continue to rise in Rhode Island, the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals has been…
