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Last update: an hour agoMedicare Advantage Scrutiny: A new Brown University study in JAMA Internal Medicine says federal oversight of Medicare Advantage may lean too heavily on relatively small penalties—raising questions about whether CMS enforcement is strong enough to deter insurers from denying or delaying care. Rhode Island Politics & Courts: Rhode Island’s AG is in the middle of a high-stakes fight over a Quidnessett Country Club seawall, while another story spotlights the state’s lifetime tenure for Supreme Court justices and renewed calls for mandatory retirement. State Budget Pressure: A Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council analysis warns a proposed top income tax hike could fuel outmigration and hurt competitiveness. Local Watch: Providence Medicaid ambulance/transport spending jumped 18.9% in 2024 to $1.67 million. Health & Community: A URI-led study finds after-school sports can boost kids’ brainpower, mental health, and fitness. Business & Public Safety: East Providence’s Aspen Aerogels oven explosion site may reopen after building-inspection signoffs.
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