Governor Gina Raimondo on Wednesday blamed state vendor Deloitte for delivering what she called a defective IT system for administering human service…
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Health Care Providers Skeptical UHIP Fixes Come Fast Enough
A report on the roll out of the state’s new public benefits program, UHIP, is damning. The message: the problems are worse than we thought.
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Feb. 14
What’s happening in health in Rhode Island, Feb. 14 VALENTINE’S DAY : Happy Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to be good to your heart. Stop smoking….
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HealthSource Enrollment Down 15 Percent
HealthSource RI is wrapping up its open enrollment period amid uncertainty about the future of state-run health care exchanges under President Donald…
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The Pulse: Regunberg On Reforming Solitary Confinement In RI
State representative Aaron Regunburg has been chairing a House committee on the use of solitary confinement in Rhode Island’s prisons. Solitary has been…
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How Repealing The ACA Could Impact Rhode Islanders
Hundreds of millions of dollars have flowed into Rhode Island thanks to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. That money has helped people afford…
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RIPR Series: Speaking Across Difference
At a time of increasing debate over racial, religious and political divides, Rhode Islanders share their experiences of reaching beyond the differences…
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Paid Sick Leave Bill Would Allow Workers To Earn Up To Seven Days
State lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would give Rhode Islander workers access to paid sick leave. Supporters say more than 40 percent of…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Feb. 7
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Feb. 7: ACA : A joint senate committee holds a hearing Tuesday night about the potential impacts of the…
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Senate Lawmakers Hear Impacts Of ACA Repeal
State lawmakers plan a hearing Tuesday on the potential impacts of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Health officials, consumers, and insurers are…