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Last update: 5 hours agoMedicare Advantage Scrutiny: A Brown University study in JAMA Internal Medicine says federal oversight of Medicare Advantage may lean too heavily on relatively small penalties that don’t reliably deter insurers from violating patient-care rules. Public Health Watch: Rhode Island’s Department of Health issued a statewide overdose spike alert after 61 non-fatal overdoses in a week, pointing to a shifting drug supply and the impact of disrupted homeless camps. Behavioral Health Workforce: Newport County providers highlight a growing need—plus a career pipeline—amid rising demand for mental health support. Policy Fight at the Statehouse: Rhode Island senators unanimously moved to weaken the four-year disposable plastic straw ban, allowing straws in self-serve dispensers. Community Spotlight: Café S.O.U.L. in Providence won Citizens Bank’s 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award, earning $10,000 for community-focused programming. Safety & Preparedness: Hospitals across Southern New England are prepping for potential health risks tied to World Cup crowds, from infectious disease to overdoses and trauma.
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