R.I. Allots $33M for Rural and Home Health Care, Including IT Modernization

Providence Business News

Apr 14, 2026

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee has submitted a budget amendment for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 that allocates $16.7 million for the state's Rural Health Information Technology Modernization Program. The amendment will support hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care practices, and behavioral health providers, and will allow pharmacists and dental hygienists to practice at the top of their licenses. An additional $16.2 million will be used to expand rural hospital-at-home programs.

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