AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Leadership: Rhode Island’s health and human services chief, Rick Charest, will take over CharterCARE, operator of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, as it works to stabilize finances and strengthen operations. Physician Workforce: A federal appeals court rejected a challenge by a deported kidney doctor who had worked at Brown, ruling it lacked jurisdiction to review her claims. Opioid Treatment: State auditors found widespread compliance failures in oversight of Medicaid-funded treatment, including gaps in required documentation. The audit did not establish that services were withheld or improperly billed. Mental Health: A study found online sports betting legalization was associated with a 5% to 7% rise in anxiety and depression diagnoses and prescriptions; a Butler Hospital addiction-services chief warned that betting’s growing accessibility can fuel unhealthy habits. Women’s Health: Rhode Island’s menopause accommodation law is drawing wider attention, as other jurisdictions consider similar workplace protections.
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