Some Health Bills That Passed – Or Died – During this Legislative Session:
hospitals
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RI Lawmakers Pass Bill To Put Hospital Operators Under Oath
Hospital operators seeking permission take over health care facilities in Rhode Island will be required to testify under oath to state regulators under…
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Displaced, But Not Discouraged: A Hurricane Maria Survivor’s Journey To Stable Housing
It’s been nine months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and displaced residents are still scrambling to find permanent housing.
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Kent Hospital To Spend $1.7 M On Improvements After Medical Errors
State health officials have ordered Kent Hospital in Warwick to invest at least $1.7 million to “improve patient quality and safety” following a series…
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Senate Bill Aimed At Keeping Hospital Operators Honest
The Senate leadership introduced a bill (S-2893) Wednesday that would require hospital officials to testify under oath to state regulators assessing…
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Roman Catholic Bishop Of Providence, Hospital Operators Accused in Pension Lawsuit
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence and hospital operator Prospect Chartercare, LLC are among the defendants accused of conspiracy and fraud in two…
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Nursing Home Case Settled; Mattiello Cites ‘Systemic’ Problems At Health & Human Services
With a potentially costly legal dispute settled between the state of Rhode Island and a group of nursing homes, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said…
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Rhode Island Hospital Agrees To Invest $1M To Improve Systems Following Medical Errors
Rhode Island Hospital has agreed to spend at least $1 million to improve its systems after a series of recent patient errors.
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RI Health Officials Report Spike in Non-Fatal Drug Overdoses
Rhode Island health officials say hospital emergency rooms are seeing a spike in the number of patients being treated for drug overdoses.
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Black Drug Users Grapple With Surging Opioid Overdose Death Rates
A thin man with a touch of gray leans against a wall in Boston’s South End and takes a long drag on his cigarette. He’s pondering a question: Why are…