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RI H5790
RI H5790JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $90,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASES IN THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $90,000,000 to the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services to be invested in increasing reimbursement rates for all physicians and advanced practice providers.)
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $90,000,000 To The Rhode Island Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Support Physician Reimbursement Rate Increases In The Rhode Island Medicaid Program (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $90,000,000 To The Rhode Island Executive Office Of Health And Human Services To Be Invested In Increasing Reimbursement Rates For All Physicians And Advanced Practice Providers.)
AI Summary
This joint resolution appropriates $90 million from Rhode Island's general revenue funds to the state's Executive Office of Health and Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for physicians and advanced practice providers in the Medicaid program. The resolution highlights significant healthcare access challenges in Rhode Island, including difficulties scheduling specialist appointments and challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare providers due to low reimbursement rates. By investing in higher reimbursement rates, the state aims to improve healthcare access, enhance health outcomes, and reduce long-term healthcare costs by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The resolution specifically targets primary care providers, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice providers, with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services responsible for administering the funds and ensuring effective implementation across Medicaid and other state-funded healthcare programs for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Tom Noret (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
David Bennett (D),
Stephen Casey (D),
Julie Casimiro (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Marie Hopkins (R),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Earl Read (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5790.pdf |
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