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We join family physicians Michael Fine and Scott Conard. In this episode, we delve into how Michael's visionary leadership propelled the creation of America's inaugural community health alliance in response to rising health care costs and diminishing insurance options. Through collaborative efforts, the alliance introduced population-based primary care, prioritizing proactive wellness strategies and comprehensive health care services.

As the daily news headlines detailing the spread of bird flu grow, so does Dr. Leonard Mermel’s anxiety. An infectious disease expert who works as medical director for Lifespan’s Department of Epidemiology and Infection Control, Mermel fears the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza now detected in cows and skunks in the United States, will make […] The post What is federal COVID relief money for anyway? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

Chalk it up to shot sickness, or maybe just an inflated sense of immunity. Either way, fewer Rhode Island adults rolled up their sleeves for a flu shot this year, though the state remains a national leader in its influenza vaccination rate, Rhode Island Department of Health Deputy Director Seema Dixit told state lawmakers during […] The post Flu shot fatigue: influenza vaccination rates in R.I. continue to fall post-pandemic appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

In Scituate, Rhode Island, Dr. Michael Fine spearheaded a pioneering health care initiative, leading to the creation of America's first community health alliance, emphasizing the importance of advanced primary care in improving health outcomes and reducing costs, which now serves as a model for nationwide reform advocated by Dr. Fine.