Lawmakers begin hearings today on proposed cuts to Medicaid, the state’s medical assistance program for the poor. Gov. Gina Raimondo has asked a task…
Kristin Gourlay
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Proponents Claim Eliminating ‘Caregivers’ Would Create Stronger Medical Marijuana Regulation
A bill that would eliminate caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana program continues to stir up controversy. But a lobbyist behind the bill says…
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Rising Tide: To Survive Rough Times, Women Business Owners Join Forces
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide,” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the…
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Mass. Public Health Looks To Rhode Island Overdose Prevention Model
Massachusetts public health officials are looking to Rhode Island for some new ideas to combat drug overdose deaths. They’re interested in a program…
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Providence VA Makes Progress Reducing Wait Times
An Associated Press analysis finds some veterans are waiting longer than the VA’s 30 day goal for a medical appointment. But at the Providence VA, just…
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RI State Police Call For Tighter Restrictions On State Marijuana Laws
State Police are raising concerns about the state’s medical marijuana program. At issue is the role of caregivers, who are licensed by the state to grow…
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Patient Advocates Protest Bill That Would Ban Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Advocates for patients who use medical marijuana are protesting a new bill that would quash a key component of the state’s medical marijuana program….
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Medicaid: What's Saving Money Now?
In less than a month, a task force appointed to find nearly $180 million dollars in savings from Medicaid must deliver their recommendations to the…
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New Phase Begins For Group Tasked With Cutting Medicaid Spending
A group charged with finding nearly $180 million dollars in savings from Rhode Island’s Medicaid program begins the second phase of its work Monday….
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Raimondo Says Pension Deal Helps RI Move Forward
A proposed settlement agreement has been reached on public employee pensions. Gov. Gina Raimondo says she’s pleased with the deal. The settlement…