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New biomarker identified for ALS
A new biomarker in the blood has been identified that signals the earliest stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according an article published on Aug. 6 in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. more
Rena Wing receives lifetime achievement award
Rena R. Wing, director of the Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center at The Miriam Hospital, has received the Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychology Association for her pioneering work in obesity research. more
Neighborhood takes healthy approach to heart
Art Greenwood lost 30 pounds. more
Fiscal incentives making health a no-brainer
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, staffers can apply for reimbursement checks for bicycle repairs, yoga lessons and health-club memberships. And soon, other workers in the state could be enjoying the same benefits, because the health-plan provider is advising clients to adopt a similar wellness program. more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
Blue Cross, Care New England move toward new contract
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Care New England have signed a letter of intent to reopen their current contract and create a new, five-year “partnership” that repositions reimbursements according to new global payment and quality metrics. more
Medicare reimbursements to increase at 4 R.I. hospitals in '13
Four Rhode Island hospitals – Newport, Kent, South County and Westerly hospitals – will receive an increase totaling $7.1 million increase in Medicare payments for fiscal year 2013. more
Blue Cross to offer limited-network plan
In 2013, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will introduce a new health-insurance product, a shared-savings, limited-network plan, in collaboration with one or more of the state’s seven hospital systems, Blue Cross President and CEO Peter Andruszkiewicz told Providence Business News. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 8/6/12
Blue Cross responds to Steward’s attacks
After enduring two weeks of attacks in what he termed a “distasteful,” “fear-mongering” and “mud-slinging” media campaign, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island President and CEO Peter Andruszkiewicz responds and present the health insurer’s point of view. more
The high health cost of gun violence
In addition to the 12 people killed, 59 people were reported injured in the shooting incident at the movie theater in Aurora, Colo., requiring emergency room care and, in many cases, continued in-patient hospital care to treat serious gunshot wounds. more
Championing a new business model for health care
A new, disruptive business model, called “Living RIte – A disruptive solution for management of chronic care disease,” was awarded $14 million in a three-year Innovation grant by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. more
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