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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the state’s largest health insurer, is launching a policy to curb abuse of prescription painkillers, shepherded by Chief Physician Executive Dr. John Fallon. May 21

Children's Friend Chief Financial Officer Lee D. Grossi talks about fundraising in a down economy and what he sees as an "ever-increasing need" for public advocates. Apr 13

The executive director of Serve Rhode Island talks about volunteerism as the nonprofit organizes its annual cleanup of Roger Williams Park in Providence. Apr 6

John Vigeant is CEO of Tracelytics, a Providence-based software startup that helps its customers monitor the performance of Web applications. Apr 4

The executive director of HousingWorks RI talks about the effect that the foreclosure crisis is having on housing affordability in Rhode Island. Mar 30

The member of the R.I. Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education looks to expand access to information technology across all schools. Mar 28

Thomas A. Mann Jr. is the executive director of the Pawtucket Foundation. Under his direction, the nonprofit created a strategic plan that now guides its actions and planning. Mar 23

Maryellen Butke started RI-CAN – The Rhode Island Campaign for Achievement Now – in 2010 as part of the national 50-CAN education reform advocacy organization. Formerly, Butke was director of … Mar 21

The co-owner of C&S Insurance talks about its acquisitions of Colonial Insurance and Kevin J. Slattery Insurance. Mar 20

Dr. G. Alan Kurose, president and CEO of Coastal Medical, has taken a leadership role in positioning the group practice to be in the forefront in changes to the health care delivery system in Rhode Island. Mar 19