Hospital Association of Rhode Island

02/06/2026

Care New England Health System is focused on expanding primary care to relieve pressure on emergency departments and improve access across the health system. Leadership recently highlighted investments in ambulatory care and physician recruitment as critical strategies to strengthen care delivery amid workforce shortages.

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PROVIDENCE – In a turbulent statewide and national health care landscape, Care New England Health System leadership is focused on a strong primary and outpatient care foundation, health system leaders said on Tuesday night. Within Rhode Island and throughout the U.S., health care providers face ch...

02/02/2026

Urgent care plays a critical role in today's healthcare system. Brown University Health's new urgent care in Barrington expands access to non-emergency care and helps ensure ED resources remain available for those who need them most.

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Urgent care centers have become popular because they offer accessibility as Rhode Island is grappling with a shortage of primary care physicians.

01/30/2026

Recovery Day at the Capitol is February 12.

Join individuals in recovery, their loved ones, treatment providers and community advocates to raise awareness and reduce stigma around addiction and mental health.

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Celebrate recovery with friends, family, treatment providers and more!

01/28/2026

Open 24/7. Treating every patient who arrives.

Hospital emergency departments have become the front door for care.

This is true not only in times of emergencies but also for patients who have lost coverage, can’t access a primary care doctor, or are having a behavioral health crisis. In recent years, emergency departments have increasingly become where the healthcare system’s challenges converge, serving both as critical centers of care and as a reflection of broader system strains.

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Email from Hospital Association of RI When Other Doors Are Closed, the ED Remains Open Open 24/7. Treating every patient who arrives. Hospital emergency departments (ED) have become the front door for

01/27/2026

Emergency departments are open 24/7 — and knowing what to expect can make a stressful moment easier.

South County Health’s “Better Health, Together” feature helps patients understand ED flow, prioritization, and the care team behind every visit. x

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When an emergency happens, life moves fast. Knowing what to expect when you arrive at the Emergency Department (ED)—from how patients are prioritized to who will be caring for you—can

01/26/2026

The Red Cross has declared a severe blood shortage that threatens patient care nationwide.

Hospitals rely on a stable blood supply every day, and donations are urgently needed to support surgeries, trauma care, and cancer treatment.

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Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Donate blood today to help those in need.

01/22/2026

35,000 members of RI's workforce are focused on patient needs every day, but they are also spending more and more time on unnecessary paperwork, prior authorizations, and administrative red tape imposed by health insurers.

For every hurdle, delay, and excessive requirement from insurance companies, a ripple is felt across the entire healthcare system.

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01/21/2026

January is Cervical Health Awareness and Cervical Cancer Screening Month.

01/21/2026

When more people face higher out-of-pocket costs or go without coverage, care is delayed, uncompensated care rises, and hospitals and providers feel the strain.

Affordable, accessible coverage is essential to keeping patients healthy and our healthcare system strong.

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PROVIDENCE – In 2023, 78% of returning HealthSource RI customers had made their first payment for the upcoming year by a December deadline. This year, that figure dropped to 64%. New enrollment in the state’s marketplace insurance plans, meanwhile, is down by 16% from 2023. And more customers wh...

01/19/2026

➡️ICYMI: HARI President Michael Sroczynski was on WPRI 12's Newsmakers last week to discuss the growing challenges facing hospitals and the steps it will take to protect patient care for all Rhode Islanders.

📺Watch now: https://www.wpri.com/news/newsmakers/newsmakers-1-9-2026-david-cicilline-ri-hospitals/

01/15/2026

HARI Statement on Governor Dan McKee's FY 27 Budget Proposal

01/15/2026

When the unthinkable happens, preparation matters.

In response to the shootings at Brown, the trauma teams at Rhode Island Hospital moved instantly into action to deliver lifesaving care. Their rapid, coordinated response reminds us of the skill, readiness, and commitment required of the state's only Level 1 trauma center-every day, at any hour.

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Nine gunshot victims in total were treated at the hospital, with dire wounds demanding urgent care.