A New Chapter for Rhode Island Healthcare
"Rhode Island has a long history of bringing diverse stakeholders together to address complex challenges," said Al Charbonneau, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Business Group on Health. "We hope these commentaries will encourage thoughtful discussion by presenting data, asking important questions, and identifying opportunities to improve the value of healthcare for everyone in our state."
From Premium Shocks to Payment Reform
Rhode Island continues to face rising healthcare costs, with commercial health insurance premiums increasing faster than inflation in multiple years over the past decade. In a new joint statement, the Rhode Island Business Group on Health (RIBGH) and Worksite Wellness Council of Rhode Island (WWCRI) examine the factors driving these increases and discuss why healthcare affordability has become a critical economic issue for employers, employees, and the state.
The statement highlights the role of hospital spending in healthcare cost growth and explores how Rhode Island's participation in the federal AHEAD Model could help shift incentives toward prevention, stronger primary care, and more affordable, community-based care.
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