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Report: RI hositals lost money last year despite increase in patient revenue
Rhode Island's hospitals lost money in 2008, not surprising given the depressed state of the overall U.S. economy, a new report notes. The report, which was published by the Rhode Island Department... Read more...
Former RI hospital CEO sentenced to federal prison
Robert Urciuoli, former president and CEO of Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, RI, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for conspiracy and mail fraud committed during his... Read more...
RI creates patient-safety organization
Rhode Island has passed legislation creating a patient-safety organization whose job it is will be to reduce preventable medical errors in the state. The PSO, which will function under the state's... Read more...
