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Contact Us >South County Health Urges Community Support for RI Healthcare Stabilization Legislation
Show your support by sending a letter to your representatives.
March 14, 2024 – Following the recent unveiling by Senate leaders of the Rhode Island HEALTH Initiative, South County Health is calling on the community to take action in support of Senator V. Susan Sosnowski’s Bill for the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner Dual Mandate - 2024-S 2722.
This critical legislation will help:
- Ensure adequate access for all Rhode Islanders to primary care and specialty doctors, and advanced practice providers.
- Improve the sustainability and quality of Rhode Island’s hospitals.
- Improve health equity throughout Rhode Island’s entire healthcare delivery system.
The bill aims to address several pressing issues within Rhode Island’s healthcare system. By supporting this legislation, a more equitable and sustainable healthcare environment that benefits all members of the Rhode Island community will be possible.
One key aspect of the bill is its focus on healthcare workers. Under the proposed legislation, healthcare workers will have the opportunity to earn closer to what their peers in Connecticut and Massachusetts earn. This not only ensures that our healthcare professionals are fairly compensated for their essential work, but also strengthens the healthcare workforce, ultimately benefiting patient care.
By implementing measures to enhance healthcare infrastructures and resources, this legislation will ensure that individuals and families have access to the high-quality care they need and deserve.
South County Health encourages members of our community to contact their local state leaders today and voice their support for this bill.