Health Insurance
Sort by: Featured Most recent Most read Most commented
107 results total, viewing 21 - 30
Poverty, income disparities abound for R.I. children
The findings of the 2013 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook released Monday at a policy breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick revealed a growing income gap between the richest and poorest families. more
Community-needs assessment findings to be presented
On May 1, the Hospital Association of Rhode Island will release the findings from its statewide community-health needs assessment and launch a new community health website, prepared in collaboration with the R.I. Department of Health. more
Berwick calls for new health care model at Lifespan symposium
Dr. Donald Berwick, the former head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, brought a message of quality improvement to the sixth annual Lifespan Patient Safety Symposium held Thursday evening at the Crowne Plaza hotel. more
Small-business insurance market from health law delayed a year
Small-business employees will have to wait a year before they can choose their own medical plans after the Obama administration delayed a part of the 2010 U.S. health care reform law intended to provide them with coverage options. more
Study: Older women still need contraception
New research has shown that women reaching the age of 40 need to be vigilant about contraception, according to an article recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. more
More companies needed in exchange
When the Rhode Island health-benefits exchange becomes operational on Oct. 1, companies with fewer than 50 employees will be able to use it to offer health insurance to their workers. But those with between 50 and 99 employees will not be able to do so. more
4/1/13
Fishing for coverage norm for some
Lindalee Jordan has diabetes. She has no health insurance. Still, she considers herself pretty lucky. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

RIPEC: Expanded availability of SHOP ‘crucial’ to success
The availability of the Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP, a component of the health benefits exchange in Rhode Island, should be expanded to businesses with more employees, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council said in a report released Wednesday afternoon. more
| 3/27/13
Blue Cross highlights Mass. health efforts
BOSTON – Fall River and the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group were among the municipal agencies recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for implementing health and wellness initiatives and plan-design changes to improve employee health and make care more affordable. more
3/25/13
Health exchange to get airing at PBN summit
Christine Ferguson, the director of the R.I. Health Benefits Exchange, is anxious to win over skeptics in the business community about the new health-insurance exchange. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 3/25/13
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 11 | Next »
Calendar
PBN Hosted
Events

The 2nd Annual Healthiest Employers event will recognize employers who have strong, effective Health and Wellness programs in the region. Deadline for enrollment is June 28th.
Advertisement
National
Local
Latest News