Rhode Island Healthcare Industry

Rhode Island Warns of Increased Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

News Summary Rhode Island health officials are reporting a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, specifically Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West…

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Butler Hospital Workers Continue Strike for Better Wages

News Summary Unionized workers at Butler Hospital in Providence have been on strike for over a week, demanding better wages…

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Rhode Island Addresses Nurse Practitioner Workforce Shortage

News Summary Rhode Island is enhancing its primary care workforce as the number of nurse practitioners grows by 34% over…

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Barletta Heavy Division Settles $11 Million Contamination Case

News Summary Barletta Heavy Division has reached an $11 million settlement over the use of contaminated soil in the Route…

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Rhode Island Faces Critical Shortage in Cancer Treatment Resources

News Summary Rhode Island is grappling with a significant shortage of cancer treatment resources, leading many patients to seek care…

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Highbar Physical Therapy Opens New Clinic in Sudbury, MA

News Summary Highbar Physical Therapy expands into the greater Boston area with the opening of a new 3,000-square-foot clinic in…

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Rhode Island Healthcare Crisis: Provider Shortages and Low Reimbursement Rates

News Summary Rhode Island is experiencing a healthcare crisis, marked by a significant shortage of primary care and specialty providers.…

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Rhode Island’s Hospital Price Caps Show Positive Impact on Consumer Costs

News Summary A study from Brown University revealed that Rhode Island's affordability standards, implemented in 2010, have helped reduce consumer…

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Rhode Island Health Care Spending Surges in 2023

News Summary Rhode Island has seen a significant increase in health care spending in 2023, rising by 7.8% to approximately…

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Rhode Island Hospitals Recognized for Exceptional Patient Care

News Summary Three hospitals in Rhode Island have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards from Healthgrades, ranking…

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