Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’
We are more than revenue producers – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Healthcare systems and EMS, worldwide, are in crisis. Hospitals are full, wait times for an ambulance reach hours, people languish in hallways waiting for a room. The people taking care of the people are tired, disillusioned and angry, and leaving their profession in droves. Co-pays, specialist visits and medication are…
Read MoreLawmakers can do more for Seniors next year – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just days before July 1, 2022, Gov. Dan McKee was joined for the signing of the $13.6 billion state budget (222-H7123aa) for fiscal year 2023 by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney…
Read MoreOrtho RI: Where care is patient-centric – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Where putting the needs of patients first pays off All too often, the successes within Rhode Island’s health care delivery system go unrecognized by the news media, in large part because their focus has been skewed by the big troubles within the state’s hospital-based systems – the financial fragility of Lifespan,…
Read MoreBryant opens new School of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Answering the call for impact thinkers equipped with critical 21st century skills, Bryant’s Vision 2030 Strategic Plan is expanding the University’s academic programs that prepare real-world ready students for outcomes and economic mobility ranked in the nation’s top 1%. A new School of Health and Behavioral Sciences with a unique interdisciplinary education—integrating studies in health…
Read MoreSupplies of contrast dye used in medical scans and procedures critically low. Non-emergency use paused.
Two anecdotal stories came to us this week about people seeking medical care in Rhode Island – one at Rhode Island Hospital and one at Women & Infants Hospital. Both told of tests not being able to be done because of lack of contrast dye. At Rhode Island Hospital, the case involved a CT Scan…
Read MoreA talk with Kristin Sousa, new director of the RI Medicaid office – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photon courtesy of RI EOHHS, Kristin Sousa, director of the R.I. Medicaid office. Kristin Sousa, the new director of the RI Medicaid office, is, in many ways, the antithesis of the former director, Ben Shaffer. There are many “hot potatoes” being passed around in Gov. Dan McKee’s administration these days, with…
Read MoreCOVID Recovery – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Easter Sunday, noon. In bed. COVID positive. Fever. Exhausted. Same day, a few hours later, sitting on edge of bed, uncontrolled coughing. Throat on fire. Can’t swallow, airway closing. “Don’t wait too long” echoes in my head. My doctor is out – obviously. Doctor on call can’t do anything without seeing…
Read MoreFree children’s dental event at CCRI, Lincoln highlights free services for children and adults
This Saturday, April 23rd, between 9am and 1pm, children will be treated at CCRI’s Dental Hygiene Program for FREE Dental Sealants and FREE Fluoride Treatment at the Lincoln campus. For those aged 17 and under, this program targets prevention of cavities. Appointments must be made by phone – call 333-7730 For families who cannot make…
Read MoreDo the rest of us all live off Hope? – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI The plans to resurrect the vacant office edifice known as the “Superman” building in downtown Providence may carry with it an expensive, as yet uncharted, environmental cost – the apparent need to remove asbestos and other toxic legacies from the structure. The watchword phrase often intoned at real estate deals is:…
Read MoreCVS MinuteClinics recognized for Age-Friendly care throughout US
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that MinuteClinic, the retail health clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores, has been recognized for achieving “Age-Friendly Health Systems-Committed to Care Excellence” in all of its 74 regions across the United States. MinuteClinic is the largest retail clinic network in the U.S. to adopt Age-Friendly care system-wide.…
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