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Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Health
- Boston Globe
R.I. leaders see proposed URI med school as a ‘distraction' from state's immediate primary care crisis
A few days later, my colleague Ed Fitzpatrick reported that the Tripp Umbach consulting firm Get Rhode Island News Alerts Sign up to get breaking news and interesting stories from Rhode Island in your inbox each weekday. Enter Email Sign Up 'With over 300 additional primary care providers needed statewide, and nearly half of the current physicians nearing retirement, the situation has reached a tipping point,' the report states. Advertisement The panel was dismissive of the idea. 'In terms of the problem we face today, that won't fix it,' Neronha said. 'As the head of Anchor [Medical Associates] said to me when I talked to him, that's like telling the patient that the inexperienced doctor will be with you in a decade.' Fernandez called health care 'the greatest team sport ever,' but said the state needs to provide more financial support 'so the team can take care of the patients.' Advertisement 'I'd let the commission do their work, but it's a clear distraction,' he said. Iversen called a medical school a 'very long-term solution,' but said there are faster ways to address the primary care provider shortage. 'My emphasis would be on engaging more of the physician extenders within the healthcare,' Iversen said. You can read the full feasibility study on a URI medical school This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Dan McGowan can be reached at
Boston Globe
02-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
As Pawtucket faces a pivotal spring, Mayor Grebien loses top aide
The move also comes as Pawtucket leaders prepare for what is likely to be an emotional spring. My colleague Ed Fitzpatrick Advertisement Hasbro is Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up On the bright side, Rhode Island FC Advertisement The bigger picture: It's no secret that Pawtucket has taken a beating in recent years. The Aside from Grebien, Pawtucket Foundation executive director Gaetan Kashala and his board co-chairs Dan Sullivan Jr. from Collette Travel and Jeremy Duffy from The Guild are constantly pitching the city as a destination for businesses and entertainment. (Unlike too many of Providence's business leaders, they'd rather promote their city than complain about it.) Not to mention, Channel 10's Alison Bologna has become one of Pawtucket's best cheerleaders after doing a remarkable job revitalizing an old mill building on Pine Street for her The next question for Grebien is whether he'll take a run at statewide office – possibly lieutenant governor – next year. The Democrat was elected mayor in 2010, but if the new stadium is a hit, 2026 might be his best opportunity to jump to the next level. This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Dan McGowan can be reached at
