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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Still Independent South County Hospital Wants A Partner
There’s only one independent hospital left in Rhode Island. But South County Hospital is ramping up efforts to find a partner. South County Hospital in…
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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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Lawmakers Hear More Testimony On Medicaid, Health And Human Services Budgets
On Tuesday, two Rhode Island House committees will take another close look at Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budgets for Medicaid and the state’s…
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SEIU Says Medicaid Savings Could Include Boosting Home Care Worker Pay
Health care workers rallied at the Rhode Island Statehouse today to call for better wages. The Service Employees International Union has concerns about…
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$25M Awarded To RI Couple For Malpractice At Rhode Island Hospital
Jurors have awarded more than $25 million dollars to a Rhode Island couple for medical malpractice at Rhode Island Hospital. It’s one of the largest…
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Montanaro: Eleanor Slater Hospital Faces “Myriad Problems”
Recently appointed director of the state’s behavioral health agency Maria Montanaro says Eleanor Slater Hospital is facing serious problems. She told…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Streetcar No One Desires
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but can the city afford…
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A Providence Trolley? Seriously Mayor Elorza?
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but…. Wouldn’t it be…
