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Rhode Island Health Initiative

(8 days ago) WEBRhode Island Health Initiative Right now, our health care system needs help. Health care absolutely must be accessible and affordable This legislation (Senator Pam Lauria, 2024-S 2714) would require all hospitals to screen uninsured patients for Medicaid, …

https://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/PressReleaseFiles/RI%20HEALTH%20Initiative%20update.pdf

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Rhode Island Senate introduces 25 new bills to improve healthcare

(3 days ago) WEBThe Rhode Island Senate has introduced 25 new bills aimed at improving health care access and affordability in the state. The new laws are intended to address …

https://whatsupnewp.com/2024/03/rhode-island-senate-introduces-25-new-bills-to-improve-healthcare-access-and-affordability/

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New Bill Will Safeguard Rhode Island’s Health Care System and …

(5 days ago) WEBToday, Rhode Island legislators introduced the “Health Care Provider Shield Act,” (SB2262/HB7577) to protect Rhode Island’s health care system, doctors and other …

https://www.glad.org/new-bill-will-safeguard-rhode-islands-health-care-system-and-protect-access-to-essential-care/

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RI Senate pitches huge health care bill package - what's in it

(3 days ago) WEBAbsent from the Senate leadership package is a bill – championed by a wide array of advocacy groups and unions – to levy a new 2% assessment on health …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/03/05/ri-senate-pitches-huge-health-care-bill-package-whats-in-it/72838890007/

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Executive Order 24-04 Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island

(2 days ago) WEBWHEREAS, access to high-quality, affordable, and culturally appropriate health care is critical to the wellbeing of Rhode Islanders and to the state’s economy; . …

https://governor.ri.gov/executive-orders/executive-order-24-04

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R.I. Senate unveils package of 25 health care bills

(5 days ago) WEBEdward Fitzpatrick. PROVIDENCE — Senate leaders on Tuesday unveiled a package of 25 health care bills as Rhode Islanders face rising costs, shortages of …

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/05/metro/ri-senate-unveils-package-of-25-health-care-bills/

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State of Rhode Island General Assembly

(2 days ago) WEBSTATE HOUSE – A new law passed the by General Assembly and sponsored by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and House Majority Whip …

https://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_layouts/RIL.PressRelease.ListStructure/Forms/DisplayForm.aspx?List=c8baae31%2D3c10%2D431c%2D8dcd%2D9dbbe21ce3e9&ID=371967&Web=2bab1515%2D0dcc%2D4176%2Da2f8%2D8d4beebdf488

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Regulations: Department of Health

(4 days ago) WEBThe amendments to the regulations for Licensing Home Nursing Care Providers and Home Care Providers (216-RICR-40-10-17) have been finalized. These regulations will be …

https://health.ri.gov/regulations/

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Commission for Health Advocacy & Equity - Department of Health

(7 days ago) WEBThe Rhode Island Commission for Health Advocacy and Equity (CHAE) issued a comprehensive Legislative 2015 report to highlight preventable health …

https://health.ri.gov/partners/commissions/healthadvocacyandequity/

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S TATE OF RHODE IS L AND

(8 days ago) WEB9 under all applicable laws, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 10 of 1996 and the Rhode Island confidentiality of health care …

https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText23/HouseText23/H5682A.pdf

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Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Report to the Legislature

(6 days ago) WEBThe Rhode Island Department of Health’s (RIDOH) Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program is providing this comprehensive annual report for 20202021 that identifies the strengths …

https://health.ri.gov/publications/reports/2021MCH-Legislature.pdf

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RI nursing home staff: How new federal rule compares to state law

(2 days ago) WEBUnder Rhode Island's law, nursing homes were supposed to: Provide 3.81 hours of direct nursing care per day by January 2023 Include 2.6 hours of care provided …

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/24/ri-nursing-home-staff-how-new-federal-rule-compares-to-state-law/73423167007/

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Legislative Updates Executive Office of Health and Human Services

(7 days ago) WEBLegislative Updates. During each session of the Rhode Island General Assembly, there is an EOHHS Interagency Legislative team of representatives from all …

https://eohhs.ri.gov/reference-center/legislative-updates

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Chapter 5 Mental Health Law - Rhode Island General Assembly

(Just Now) WEBMental Health Law Index of Sections § 40.1-5-1. Short title. § 40.1-5-2. Definitions. § 40.1-5-3. General powers and duties of state department of behavioral healthcare, …

http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE40.1/40.1-5/INDEX.HTM

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RI Health Insurance Mandate - HealthSource RI

(5 days ago) WEBContact HealthSource RI by using our live web chat or via phone at 1-855-840-4774. Our live web chat and call center are typically staffed Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 …

https://healthsourceri.com/mandate/

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The issues that will define the rest of Rhode Island’s legislative …

(6 days ago) WEBThe issues that will define the rest of Rhode Island’s legislative session. Story by Dan McGowan • 9h. Health care. If housing is the top priority in the House, health care is …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-issues-that-will-define-the-rest-of-rhode-island-s-legislative-session/ar-AA1nw7BT

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Nursing home staff requirements in RI could change after State …

(3 days ago) WEBAsked the status of the law, Rhode Island Department of Health spokesman Joseph Wendelken told The Journal: "At this time, the Governor’s team is …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/31/ris-highest-in-the-nation-nursing-home-staffing-law-entwined-in-end-of-session-talks/70273928007/

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Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee

(8 days ago) WEBRI: S2870: Intro 25%: HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL SPAS SAFETY ACT - Provides that the performance of cosmetic medical services is the practice of medicine and …

https://legiscan.com/RI/pending/senate-health-human-services-committee/id/1138

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The State of Rhode Island General Laws

(4 days ago) WEBNOTE: The Legislature and Legislative Data Systems does try to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information placed on this page by making regular daily updates. There …

http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/

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The issues that will define the rest of Rhode Island’s legislative

(8 days ago) WEBRHODE MAP The issues that will define the rest of Rhode Island’s legislative session Housing, health care, guns, LEOBOR, and the budget are among the key …

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/metro/issues-that-will-define-rest-rhode-islands-legislative-session/

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State of Rhode Island General Assembly

(Just Now) WEBWelcome to the Rhode Island General Assembly’s updated website. While the legislature undertakes the most substantial improvements to the website in decades, it’s a work in …

https://www.rilegislature.gov/

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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D

(Just Now) WEB2 Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2004 — Health Insurance Oversight" is hereby amended 3 to read as follows: 4 42-14.5-3. Powers and duties. 5 …

https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/billtext23/senatetext23/S0290A.pdf

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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal …

(4 days ago) WEBMost nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the new federal rules : Shots - Health News The new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/24/1246628171/nursing-home-staffing-final-rule-medicare-medicaid

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections …

(Just Now) WEBDownload the News Release Download the News Release - Word. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-advance-civil-rights-health-care.html

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Rhode Island Health Equity Measures - Department of Health

(Just Now) WEBThe Rhode Island Health Equity Measures can help identify systems and policies that affect the ability of every Rhode Islander to live a healthy life and achieve …

https://health.ri.gov/data/healthequity/

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4 things to know about the latest abortion lawsuit from - NPR

(1 days ago) WEBThe law in question is about protections for pregnant workers. First, a little background: In 2015, a survey found that nearly 1 in 4 women went back to work just …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/27/1247608094/abortion-lawsuit-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-eeoc-biden

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Fact Sheet on FTC’s Proposed Final Noncompete Rule

(6 days ago) WEBReduced health care costs: $74-$194 billion in reduced spending on physician services over the next decade. New business formation: 2.7% increase in the rate of …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/fact-sheet-ftcs-proposed-final-noncompete-rule

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Brown, Collins, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to …

(8 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) announced bipartisan legislation to …

https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-protect-seniors-high-costs-necessary-medical-care

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Daniel Ek’s Next Act: Full-Body Scans for the People

(9 days ago) WEBThe Spotify chief has co-founded a new start-up, Neko Health, that aims to make head-to-toe health scans part of the annual health checkup routine. Bernhard …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/business/dealbook/daniel-ek-neko-health.html

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State of Rhode Island General Assembly

(2 days ago) WEBBills Vetoed by the Governor. 2024 2023. Commissions Created or Amended Since the Year 1995. Law Revision Director's Annual Report to the General …

https://www.rilegislature.gov/pages/legislation.aspx

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Supreme Court to examine a federal-state conflict over emergency

(2 days ago) WEBShort of a life-or-death situation, however, Idaho currently does not allow saving a mother's health regardless of the likelihood that the failure to act could leave …

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/24/1244895306/supreme-court-emtala-abortions

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Biden administration restores protections for gay and transgender …

(5 days ago) WEBThe contested rule stems from Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which bars “discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/27/politics/lgbtq-health-care-biden-administration-rules-affordable-care-act/index.html

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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Expand Access to IVF …

(5 days ago) WEBNEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, …

https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2024/attorney-general-james-calls-congress-expand-access-ivf-and-other-reproductive

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Nursing Licensing: Department of Health

(3 days ago) WEBTrainings for Treating or Managing Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reminds Rhode Island prescribers of the US …

https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=231&t_code=66215b41a8a2b

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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

(5 days ago) WEBEnhancing Funding for Extreme Risk Protection Order Assessments: $422,400 to support the surge in mental health assessments under the extreme risk protection …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-legislation-strengthen-public-safety-maines-mental-health-system-2024-04

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