The House Finance Committee begins budget hearings next week, and top of the agenda is Medicaid. One in four Rhode Islanders is enrolled in the health…
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Health Care Election Jargon, Un-Muddied
It’s no surprise that politicians play fast and loose with the facts and terms that support their positions. But health care seems to get so jargon-y,…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Second State Sued Over Hepatitis C Medication Access
Medicaid patients in Washington state (a similar suit is underway in Indiana) have sued the state’s Medicaid agency claiming they were denied treatment …
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New All-Payer Claims Database To Track Health Costs, Trends
Rhode Island now has access to a new source of information about health care activities and costs. The All Payer Claims Database launches this week- “al…
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Home Health Care Agencies Say Proposed Raise Isn’t Enough
Health care providers are reacting to Governor Gina Raimondo’s budget proposal. Among them – home health care agencies, who say wage increases in the bu…
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Your Guide To The FY ’17 Health And Human Services Budget
A budget proposal is like a map, showing you where an agency wants to invest more money, and where it plans to cut. It reveals an administration’s prior…
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Raimondo Touts $9 Billion Budget As Investment In RI’s Future
Governor Gina Raimondo unveiled a $9 billion budget Tuesday night, touting it as a way to grow Rhode Island’s economy while making the state more hospi…
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On Economy, Raimondo Cites ‘Measurable Progress’ In RI; Raps Negativity
During a lunchtime conversation with reporters Tuesday, Governor Gina Raimondo offered fresh details on the state’s pursuit of General Electric, touted…