Rhode Island’s Department of Health announced a sharp uptick in cases of sexually transmitted infections. Some have chalked it up to the increasing…
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Chafee Announces Presidential Run; Vows to “Wage Peace”
Former governor Lincoln Chafee announced his Democratic presidential campaign Wednesday evening at George Mason University in Virginia while vowing to …
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What We’re Talking About When We Talk About Value
NPR’s All Things Considered host Audie Cornish interviewed a prominent cancer doctor Monday about his public criticism of the high cost of cancer drugs….
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Providence Health Plan To Cover Transgender Services; City Designates Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Providence city officials say they want to be more inclusive of transgender employees and retirees. That includes extending health insurance coverage…
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Healthcare Network To Close Six RI Group Homes This Summer
Rhode Island’s largest health care network will close six group homes by the end of August. Lifespan affiliate, Gateway Healthcare, blames reimbursement…
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Roger Williams Offers Bachelor’s Degree For Paramedics
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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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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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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Elorza Says Further Steps Needed to Stabilize Providence’s Finances
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Thursday an independent analysis shows Rhode Island’s capital city will face a stream of annual structural deficits…
