Monthly News & Updates | October 2026

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🔦 Spotlight: Help Shape Rhode Island’s 10-Year Health Care System Plan

How can Rhode Island build a stronger, more accessible health care system? In this month’s spotlight, Ana Novais, Assistant Secretary of EOHHS, and Marti Rosenberg, Director of Health Care System Planning at EOHHS, share how the state is developing a 10-year plan to address challenges in access, workforce development, affordability, and care coordination.

At CTC-RI’s Annual Conference on November 19, attendees will learn more about the plan and can share their experiences and recommendations directly with state leaders.

Read the spotlight to learn more about the plan and how primary care can help shape Rhode Island’s health care future.

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Ana P. Novais, Assistant Secretary, EOHHS

Marti Rosenberg, Director of Policy, Planning and Research, EOHHS

Annual Conference registration closes November 6, 2026

📢 Call for Feedback

Stakeholder Feedback Opportunity: Pharmacist Independent Prescribing

A new state budget provision expanded pharmacists' authority to independently prescribe certain medications and devices. CTC-RI is gathering input from the primary care community to help inform recommendations to EOHHS regarding implementation.

Share your feedback by completing a brief 5-minute survey by Monday, October 26.

Missed the October 20 feedback session? View our presentation slides for more background information and feedback prompts.

Take the Survey

🗓️ Upcoming CTC-RI Meetings & Learning Opportunities

Stay informed on key learnings, collaborative meetings, and peer exchanges!

Explore our committees and workgroups and access CME opportunities.

Upcoming Webinar: Integrating CGM Data into Team-Based Diabetes Care

Join CTC-RI on October 27, from 8–9 a.m. via Zoom, for a practical look at integrating continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data into primary care.

Presenter Krystal Bevilacqua, PharmD, CDCES, CDOE, CVDOE, will share team-based workflows, tools for reviewing CGM data, billing strategies, and tips for overcoming common challenges.

This webinar is part of the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day Healthcare Professionals Learning Series. Learn More About RIWDD and free virtual programming throughout November 2026.

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📢 Updates, Successes, & Developments

In Case You Missed It: Family Visiting – Expanding the Pediatric Care Team

Missed CTC-RI’s October 1 quarterly meeting? Watch the recording and view slides from Improving Child Health in RI: Family Visiting – Expanding the Pediatric Care Team, featuring experts from pediatric care, RIDOH, and family visiting programs.

Watch the recording and view slides.

CME credits are available for MDs, PAs, PharmDs, RNs, NPs, and PhDs. Find the CME link in the presentation slides.

🤝 Partner News

New App Helps Rhode Island Adults Quit Smoking and Vaping

The Rhode Island Department of Health has launched QuitLogix®, a free app to help adults quit smoking and vaping.

Visit QuitNowRI to learn more and download the app. Free tobacco cessation materials are also available through RIDOH.

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Applications Open: LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Certification

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is accepting applications for its Safe Zone Certification Program through December 15, 2026.

The program helps health care settings strengthen LGBTQ+-inclusive care and join a statewide network committed to creating welcoming, supportive environments.

Learn More

Rhode Island Department of Health Offers Diabetes Education Sessions This November

The RI World Diabetes Day Committee will hold a series of virtual learning events throughout November for World Diabetes Day.

A Healthcare Professionals Series will offer educational sessions covering the latest topics in diabetes prevention and management. CME/CE credits are available for participants. A separate Community Learning Series will empower individuals with knowledge to prevent and manage diabetes.

Know an individual or organization that has made a positive impact on diabetes prevention in Rhode Island? Nominate them for the 2026 Grace Diaz Blue Light Award!

Visit the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day websi te for more information and to register.

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