Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’
Updated: Closure of Anchor Medical, options open up for patients as well as medical and admin staff
UPDATES IN RED If you are an Anchor Medical patient and HAVE obtained a new doctor, please send us an email – we’d like to hear – anonymously – of your experience. [email protected] On Friday, April 4th the word started to spread about the closure of Anchor Medical with 3 practices in 3 different cities.…
Read MoreThe Miriam Hospital to replace 100+ year old building. New emergency dept, inpatient units.
The Miriam Hospital Secures Approval for Renovation Project The Miriam Hospital will update both the emergency department (ED) and the hospital’s inpatient units with critical upgrades to meet the growing needs of our community. The Hospital has received Certificate of Need (CoN) approval based on a recommendation of the Health Services Council to the Department…
Read MoreWood River Health welcomes new pediatric patients from Hope Valley, Westerly area
Wood River Health’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is accepting new patients under the age of 18 at its Hope Valley and Westerly, RI facilities. A pediatric patient is a child or adolescent under the age of 18 who requires special care and accommodations due to their developing bodies. Pediatric patients have different needs than adults because…
Read MoreStruggling Rhode Island hospitals’ physician group in acquisition by Astrana Health
From Astrana’s announcement: Prospect is an integrated care delivery system which facilitates and coordinates the delivery of high-quality clinical care for all. With a network of around 3,000 primary care providers and 10,000 specialists across Southern California, Texas, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Prospect is enabling providers to deliver payer-agnostic, patient-centered care to approximately 610,000 members…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Hospital Association of RI appoints Howard Dulude, interim president
The Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI) has appointed Howard Dulude as its new interim president, the board of trustees announced today. Dulude, an experienced healthcare and finance policy leader, will focus on guiding hospitals and health systems through Rhode Island’s changing healthcare landscape, the board said. Dulude has served as vice president at the…
Read MoreMedicare Drug Price Negotiation Program to save billions. Cut costs for 10 drugs, 2026 – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Back on Aug. 16th in 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which aimed to reduce the federal budget deficit, invested in domestic energy production while promoting the use of clean energy. The historic federal law (Public Law 117-169) also lowered…
Read MoreJohnson & Wales to launch new Doctor of Physical Therapy program
30-month program will prepare graduates for advanced careers in PT Johnson & Wales University is seeking accreditation for a new Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This spring, JWU submitted its formal application for candidacy with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and completed the required site visit with the Commission in July. JWU is accepting applications for the…
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield rate increase is “staggering, unfair…” says AG Peter Neronha
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on proposed Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance rate increase Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today after submitting a final brief as part of his obligation to represent consumers in the insurance rate review process and as the State’s Health Care Advocate. “Rhode Islanders deserve affordable and…
Read MoreNew hospital in Rhode Island: Encompass Health Rehabilitation opening in Johnston
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Johnston
Read MoreBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to end nearly 65% of prior authorization requirements
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