AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood as Medicine: Rhode Island is assembling health, nutrition and public-health experts to design a pilot that could connect patients with medically tailored meals, targeting diet-related illness and food insecurity. Cancer Care: Roger Williams Medical Center is using a robotic system to help doctors locate lung tumors and guide diagnosis, becoming the first Rhode Island provider to adopt the technology. Supportive Oncology: A study involving 5,432 patients found that an in-home and virtual care program developed with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island was associated with 10.4% fewer acute hospital admissions and lower overall costs. Health Coverage: Rhode Island has launched an assistance program as federal insurance subsidies expire; open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Voter Decision: A $275 million bond question on the Nov. 3 ballot would direct $165 million to a URI integrated health building for education and clinical training. Seasonal Risks: Flu hospital admissions are rising across New England, while the U.S. has reported more than 4,500 measles cases this year; Rhode Island is among the states reporting cases.
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