The head of HealthSourceRI is stepping down to become director of Medicaid. Anya Rader Wallack starts her new job on Monday. Former Medicaid Director…
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Feds Raid Professional Ambulance In Providence
Federal search warrants were executed Thursday at a Providence ambulance company. A spokesman for the US Attorney’s office, Jim Martin, said the…
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Medicaid Enrollment Up; Small Deficit Projected
Medicaid officials testified Monday before House and Senate fiscal advisers about how much they expect to spend on medical assistance for the poor in…
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Coastal Medical Saves $15M In Shared Savings Contracts
A large medical practice is being recognized for its effort to save money and improve patient care. Coastal Medical has earned recognition from the…
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The Pulse: How Does Hospital Consolidation Help, Or Hurt Patients?
Rhode Island’s two largest health care systems have resumed talks about a possible affiliation. It’s not the first time Lifespan and Care New England…
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Community Health Centers Score Funds For Primary, Mental, and Dental Health Expansions
Rhode Island’s Community Health Centers have gotten a couple of funding boosts this week. The funds are intended to expand access to primary care and…
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Lifespan, Care New England Quietly Revive Merger Talks
Lifespan and Care New England, Rhode Island’s two largest hospital systems, have quietly revived merger talks, Lifespan ceo and president, Dr. Timothy…
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Why Specialty Drugs Cost So Much, And What To Do About It
On Tuesday night, I joined a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-sponsored panel of cancer doctors, researchers, and a pharmaceutical industry representative in…
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New Poll Shows RI Residents Closely Divided Over Future Of The State
A new poll shows that 76 percent of respondents think the state spends too little to maintain roads and bridges. A narrow majority supports Governor…
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Medicaid Director Gifford Steps Down
Rhode Island’s Medicaid director, Dr. Deidre Gifford, is stepping down. A search for her replacement is underway.