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Seven people are facing a 51-count indictment in an alleged scheme to steal about $2 million from Rhode Island Medicaid.
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Key takeaways from Rhode Island’s final governor debate
Rhode Island's final gubernatorial debate offered voters another opportunity to compare three different visions for the state's future.
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics Launch Brain Health Collaboratory to Advance Innovation in Alzheimer’s Disease
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) and Cognito Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Brain Health Collaboratory, the third Collaboratory in Cognito's growing national ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Mental health advocate reaches Rhode Island on walk across US
To Kyndal Ray Edwards, the walk is about more than miles. Each step has meaning.
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: These 5 changes for Rhode Island Medicaid take effect Oct. 1
Changes to Medicaid starting Thursday, Oct. 1, will affect eligibility for some noncitizens as well as coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for Rhode Islanders enrolled in the joint federal-state ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award
The federal government infused $50 billion into rural healthcare last July when President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. How Rhode Island will ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: ‘Journey of a lifetime’: Mental health advocate reaches RI on walk across US
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man who has spent nearly 1,000 days walking across the United States is bringing his message of hope to Rhode Island. To Kyndal Ray Edwards, the walk is about more than ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Longtime Rhode Island system CEO to retire 8 months after nonprofit launch
Rhode Island system CEO Jeffrey Liebman will retire Nov. 1, with Richard Charest named successor amid system turnaround efforts.
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: How the Northeast Topped the Rankings for Healthcare
During summer in Millville, New Jersey, a stretch of the bustling Pine Street – between Second and Third streets – is shut down. Instead of traffic, it's reserved for kids and families. Alongside the ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: R.I. Health and Human Services head to replace Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals CEO
CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Centurion’s local subsidiary, announced Wednesday that Charest will replace retiring CEO Jeffrey Liebman on Nov. 1. Charest submitted his resignation letter to ...
News United States » Rhode Island » Health: Seven people charged in alleged scheme to defraud Medicaid in Rhode Island
Seven workers at a now-closed health worker provider business in Providence, Rhode Island, including the owner, have been charged in an alleged $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme. The charges follow a ...