Guilty in Rhode Island. Conviction of hospital executives in Roger Williams case strengthens the argument that stronger oversight needed

The conviction of two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives in Rhode Island is sure to keep up the heat for more vigorous oversight of hospitals. Robert Urciuoli and Frances Driscoll were both convicted of fraud. "It's not to say that directors should be running these organizatio...

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Published in:Modern healthcare (1976) 2006-10, Vol.36 (41), p.1-7
Main Authors: Mantone, Joseph, Zigmond, Jessica
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Health administration
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Summary:The conviction of two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives in Rhode Island is sure to keep up the heat for more vigorous oversight of hospitals. Robert Urciuoli and Frances Driscoll were both convicted of fraud. "It's not to say that directors should be running these organizations," says attorney Patrick Coffey, left. "But it is their function to hire qualified people (who) won't ever tarnish the reputation of their institution".
ISSN:0160-7480