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Last update: 11 hours agoMedicare Advantage Scrutiny: Brown University researchers say CMS can penalize insurers for improper care denials, but enforcement often leans on small penalties that may not deter repeat violations—raising fresh questions about how well federal oversight protects patients. FDA Vape Fight: Rhode Island’s AG Brown joined a bipartisan push urging the FDA to abandon draft guidance that would make flavored e-cigarettes easier to approve, arguing it risks fueling youth nicotine addiction. Climate + Housing Costs: A new look at the “hurricane tax” shows how climate-driven storm risk is pushing homeowners insurance premiums sharply higher in high-risk states—an affordability pressure that’s spreading beyond the coast. Public Health Watch: Health officials say Rhode Island’s risk from a recent hantavirus cruise outbreak is extremely low, with only one prior state case since 1993. Local Tech + Fiber: GoNetspeed broke ground on a 100% fiber build in York, Maine, aiming to connect homes and businesses by July. RI Shellfish Hit: Quahoggers report major losses after a sewage spill closed key Providence River shellfishing waters. AI at Work: Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Thomas Noret introduced a bill to regulate AI used in workplace decisions, focusing on disclosure and human oversight.
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