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EpiVax awarded $55,000 to explore nerve disease treatment
Providence-based EpiVax Inc. was awarded a $55,000 grant from the GBS/CIDP Foundation International to explore using Tregitopes as a new therapy for a nerve disease that is treated currently with intravenous immunoglobulin. more
Blue Cross fined $250K for unfair practices in large group market
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller issued an order Friday that found Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island had engaged in unfair and discriminatory practices in large group markets. more
CVS partners with NACHC on grants
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust – a private foundation founded by CVS Caremark Corp. – has partnered with the National Association of Community Health Centers to create a grant program focused on managing chronic disease, the company announced Tuesday. more
A revolution in health care takes hold in Rhode Island
Imagine a state where all Rhode Islanders – from Woonsocket to Narragansett – enjoyed excellent health and quality of life. Instead of waiting to get sick, Rhode Islanders would be active participants in an affordable, integrated health care system that promotes wellness and delivers high quality, comprehensive primary care. more
Guest Column:
Dr. David Keller and Donald Nokes | 11/5/12
CVS adds health screening to company plan, with incentive
CVS Caremark Corp. has instituted a policy that requires employees using the company’s health insurance plan to undergo a health screening by May 1 in order to avoid being charged an additional $50 per month for their coverage, according to the Boston Herald. more
| 3/19/13
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust opens 2012 grant application process
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust – a private foundation founded by CVS Caremark Corp. – has opened the 2012 grant application process to eligible nonprofit organizations seeking funding. more
| 6/1/12
Mobile health tech growing
Alongside the vast medical-record databases and statewide health-insurance exchanges, a more personalized, mobile side of the health care information technology sector is growing. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 12/3/12

Kids Count: R.I. ranked 25th in nation for child welfare
Rhode Island ranked 25th in the nation for the overall wellbeing of its children, according to the 23rd annual Kids Count data book released Wednesday. more
Taveras establishes Healthy Communities Office
Mayor Angel Taveras signed an executive order establishing the Healthy Communities Office to improve the health and wellness of Providence residents, the city announced Wednesday. more
| 8/29/12
Koller approves lower 2013 rates for Tufts subscribers
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller announced today that he was lowering the previously approved health insurance average premium increases for Tufts Health Plan subscribers. more
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