Legalize medical aid in dying in Rhode Island, a humane and principled option

One of the most contentious issues in medicine today is medical aid in dying, which allows terminally ill patients to take control of their last moments. In the United States, the practice is hotly contested. Ten states and the District of Columbia support this end-of-life option. In Rhode Island, it is not yet legal and … Read more

What’s next for Roger Williams Medical Center? CEO warns Boston University could terminate affiliation, court docs show.

Roger Williams Medical Center CEO Jeffrey Liebman.John Tlumacki/Globe Staff In a statement sent to the Globe, hospital spokesman Otis Brown poured cold water on the idea that the affiliation was at risk, despite the chief executive’s comments in court. “We continue to have a strong relationship with Boston University and we do not have any … Read more

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of 2 RI hospitals, was under investigation by Justice Department

PROVIDENCE — Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles-based corporate owner of two Rhode Island hospitals, said it received a subpoena last year from the Department of Justice, according to new court documents. The Justice Department issued the subpoena on Nov. 3, Prospect’s attorneys wrote in a new legal document filed on June 27, referring to … Read more

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of 2 RI hospitals, was under investigation by Justice Department

PROVIDENCE — Prospect Medical Holdings, the Los Angeles-based corporate owner of two Rhode Island hospitals, said it received a subpoena last year from the Department of Justice, according to new court documents. The Justice Department issued the subpoena on Nov. 3, Prospect’s attorneys wrote in a new legal document filed on June 27, referring to … Read more