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…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tax Day is behind us, and the final stretch of the legislative session is looming. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Why The Care New England-Boston Partners Merger May Not Be So Great
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—is acquiring Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political analyst…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Be Wary Of The Care New England-Boston Partners Hospital Merger
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—hopes to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political…
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Care New England To Join Partners HealthCare, Dropping Memorial Hospital
The Providence-based hospital organization Care New England has signed a letter of intent to merge with the Boston-based organization Partners…
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Former Patriots Star Aaron Hernandez Dead At 27
The former Patriots’ tight end killed himself while in prison for murder. State corrections officials say Hernandez was found just after three this…
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More Candidates Join Race For State Senate Seat Formerly Held By Paiva Weed
Two more candidates have joined the race to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed.
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Farewell, Rhode Island! Keep Up The Health Care Conversations.
Today is my last day at Rhode Island Public Radio. So I’d like to leave you with some thoughts about health care in the state and my time here. I hope…
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Lifespan Announces Bid For Rival Care New England
The Lifespan hospital system has submitted a bid to buy its rival, Care New England. Lifespan officials say they believe combining the organizations…
