Hospital Association of Rhode Island

Improving reimbursement rates is crucial to tackling Rhode Island's primary care shortage and ensuring a sustainable healthcare future. “We need to fix the money part first, then address the other issues"-John Fernandez, Brown University Health. Learn more about Thursday's Providence Business News Health Care Summit here:

PBN Health Care Summit: R.I.'s fragile system is now in 'crisis' WARWICK – Six months ago, Dr. Michael Wagner said Rhode Island’s health care was fragile. Now he says it’s in a state of crisis. Among the most pressing issues the state continues to face are lagging Medicaid reimbursement rates and a shortage of primary care physicians. “It is a crisis beca...

Excellent breast health resources in our area with Kent and Women & Infants Hospitals October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and talking about breast health and care here in our local area with Studio10’s Krystin Rae is Dr. Jamie B. Patterson,

Rhode Island’s healthcare system is facing critical challenges. Dr. Michael Wagner of Care New England Health System stated yesterday at the Providence Business News Health Care Summit, "It is a crisis because we don’t have a sustainable pathway forward." The need for immediate action has never been more urgent. Read more: https://pbn.com/pbn-health-care-summit-r-i-s-fragile-system-is-now-in-crisis/

PBN Health Care Summit: R.I.'s fragile system is now in 'crisis' WARWICK – Six months ago, Dr. Michael Wagner said Rhode Island’s health care was fragile. Now he says it’s in a state of crisis. Among the most pressing issues the state continues to face are lagging Medicaid reimbursement rates and a shortage of primary care physicians. “It is a crisis beca...

Business Beat: Hospital Association of RI appoints Howard Dulude, interim president - Rhode Island news Rhode Island news Business Beat: Hospital Association of RI appoints Howard Dulude, interim president

Announcement! 📣The Hospital Association of Rhode Island has appointed Howard Dulude as interim president. With his extensive experience in healthcare policy and finance, he will focus on guiding hospitals and health systems through RI's changing healthcare landscape.

ICYMI: Providence Business News recently spotlighted our newest member, Encompass Health, who opened their first hospital in RI last month. The facility is dedicated to providing specialized rehabilitative care to patients on their journey to recovery. Learn more here:

Encompass Health opens rehabilitation hospital in Johnston JOHNSTON – Encompass Health Corp., the nation’s largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals based in Alabama, has opened a 50-bed inpatient facility at 2109 Hartford Ave. “We are honored to say that currently one in three patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation care in the count...

Lifespan - A Health System's Community Health Institute goes beyond medical visits to help patients with basic needs. Their Community 4 Health program is helping feed, clothe, and house those in need. Learn more about the program:

Lifespan's Connect 4 Health program tackles medical care, social services "We actually change the quality of life for some people."Anthony Thigpen leads Lifespans' Connect 4 Health program.

Congrats to Care New England Health System on earning a Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island & Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. "We cannot take care of Rhode Islanders and their health needs if we don't take care of ours as well." To learn more, visit

Care New England earns 2024 Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross, Greater Providence Chamber PROVIDENCE – Care New England Health System recently announced it earned an Exemplary Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. “As an organization, Care New England always prioritizes the health and safety of our employee...

Amazing news! Bradley Hospital was recently awarded $11 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Insitute to study different methods of therapy for youths with anxiety or OCD, helping expand high-quality anxiety treatment for underrepresented and underserved youth. Read more:

Bradley Hospital program receives $11M for youth anxiety treatment study PROVIDENCE – Bradley Hospital’s Pediatric Anxiety Research Center has been awarded $11 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study different methods of therapy for youths with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder. The funding will support a study that compares thre...

Roger Williams Medical Center is in the top 25% of hospitals nationwide after recently earning a 4-Star CMS rating, thanks to their outstanding patient care! Congratulations to the CharterCARE Health Partners team on this impressive achievement.

Check out the incredible work by the VA Providence Healthcare System and Sail to Win. Together, they're providing support to vets suffering from combat fatigue, PTSD, or other stressors by getting them out on a sailboat. Learn more here:

Sailboats and support: For veterans, getting out on the water can be lifesaving Providence Vet Center’s sailing initiative is helping veterans cope with PTSD and combat fatigue. Discover their journey on the water.

Newport Hospital earned Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Association Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program for the 5th consecutive time, making them among only 1% of hospitals nationally to achieve this honor. Thank you for prioritizing quality care for your patients and congrats on this amazing accomplishment! Lifespan - A Health System

Newport Hospital receives 5th consecutive Magnet designation NEWPORT – Newport Hospital recently announced it was notified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program that has earned Magnet recognition for the fifth consecutive time – making it among only 1% of hospitals to do so in the nation. The honor is considered the go...

Congratulations, Erica, on your well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner: Erica Tibbetts!

This amazing nurse was nominated by a patient who says: “She is a great nurse who kept me calm and made me feel comfortable when things got scary. It just seemed like no matter what was going on, if she was there, she could fix it and keep us all happy and safe.”

To learn more about the DAISY Awards or to nominate a deserving nurse, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02JygvJ0

Dr. Brian Kwetoski of South County Health recently appeared on The Rhode Show to discuss the importance of regular health screenings and share helpful resources for cancer prevention and care. Watch the full video here:

Community health initiatives and partnerships with South County Health June was National Cancer Survivor Month, but it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be aware of screening opportunities year-round. South County Health discusses tips and resource…

We congratulate Teresa Paiva W**d on her upcoming retirement. Over her career, Teresa has been a leader dedicated to championing high-quality healthcare for all Rhode Islanders. Thank you, Teresa, for your lasting impact on our state's healthcare system! https://conta.cc/3Sn4nWL

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Zobeida Diaz of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island spoke with Providence Business News about the unique mental health challenges facing minority communities & how we can best support our communities. Care New England Health System Read the article here:

Five Questions With: Dr. Zobeida Diaz July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Zobeida Diaz, a perinatal psychiatrist at Women & Infants Hospital, spoke with Providence Business News about the challenges those in minority communities face. PBN: What are some unique mental health challenges minority communities face?....

Incredible news! Physicians from Lifespan - A Health System developed a groundbreaking app that can diagnose anemia—exceptional work by Doctors Rayner, Jay & Suner to advance healthcare technologies and improve patient outcomes globally. Check out the article here:

Rhode Island doctors have developed an app that can diagnose anemia - The Boston Globe Three Rhode Island emergency medicine physicians have pioneered a noninvasive way to diagnose anemia by uploading photos of a person’s inner eyelid to an iPhone app.

We're excited to welcome Encompass Health to Rhode Island and HARI! Congratulations on officially cutting the ribbon on your new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Johnston yesterday.

Honored for HARI to be appointed by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and the Rhode Island Senate to the commission on educating and retaining primary care physicians and establishing a state medical school at the University of Rhode Island.
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Congratulations to Care New England Health System on opening their new short-stay unit Butler Hospital. The new unit is a significant expansion of safe, compassionate behavioral health care for the community.

On this Friday, the Hospital Association of Rhode Island stands with the American Hospital Association to end workplace violence against healthcare workers, hospital staff, and patients. We support a safe and inclusive environment for those who care for us.

South County Health is grateful to be part of a community that values and protects healthcare workers.

Thank you Rhode Island Senate for unanimously passing the "Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act," protecting 340B hospitals and health centers from discriminatory practices. We urge passage in the Rhode Island House of Representatives to safeguard equitable, affordable care for Rhode Islanders.