AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRobotic Surgery in Newport: Newport Hospital became the first in Rhode Island to use the da Vinci 5 surgical system, funded by donors, expanding minimally invasive options for urology, gynecology, thoracic and general surgery. Local Health Care Leadership: Rhode Island Medical Imaging, an 80-year-old radiology practice, is hiring its first chief executive officer as it prepares for senior leadership retirement. Sports Medicine Partnerships: University Orthopedics is now the official orthopedic provider for nearly all Providence College Division I teams, covering injury prevention, treatment and recovery for 19 of 21 programs. Health Equity & Access: Hundreds lined up for Rhode Island Mission of Mercy’s free dental clinic in Providence, with care provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Aging & Poverty Watch: AARP Foundation analysis of new Census data finds senior poverty has risen for the fifth straight year, with more than 10 million people 65+ living in poverty. Disaster Preparedness: Rhode Island and Massachusetts urged safer generator use ahead of a rare September nor’easter, highlighting carbon monoxide risks during outages. Policy & Public Health: A multistate coalition secured a $2.3 million settlement involving Labcorp’s role in a major patient data breach, underscoring vendor oversight in health cybersecurity.
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