NEW: Linn Health says it will close. Medicaid site visit. State response.

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UPDATED: Statement from Aldersbridge Communities (nonprofit parent organization of Linn Health and Rehabilitation) from CEO Richard Gamache. Linn Health and Rehabilitation is submitting its facility closure plan today (May 24) and will begin coordinating with the RIDOH and State Ombudsman team on the orderly transfer of residents according to plan. There are 22 studio apartments…

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Dr. Teresa Chopoorian: McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award winner – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging After reviewing hundreds of submitted entries, an independent panel, composed of two dozen judges, selected 19 women, including Dr. Teresa J. Chopoorian, to be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor as part of the program’s third annual class.  Dr. Chopoorian serves as Vice President and Administrator of…

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Rhode Island Veterans Home Study shows changes needed

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(At 4:30pm, the RI Department of Veterans Affairs released this news release and a link to the TIGER report – see below). SUMMARY of Study by Alvarez & Marsal: Alvarez & Marsal was engaged to provide the leadership of the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center with an overall risk assessment and series of…

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