Monthly News & Updates | August 2025

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Rhode Island Ranks 4th in Nation for Health System Performance

For the third year in a row, Rhode Island has earned a top-tier national ranking in the Commonwealth Fund’s 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, placing 4th in the nation.

The Scorecard highlights Rhode Island’s strengths in access, affordability, prevention, and treatment—while also noting ongoing challenges such as workforce shortages and health disparities. Many of these priorities align directly with CTC-RI’s work to strengthen primary care, advance team-based care, and close equity gaps.

Spotlight: Scorecard Author Dr. Radley Shares Insight on Rhode Island's Ranking

David Radley, PhD, MPH, Senior Scientist at the Commonwealth Fund and lead author of the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, shared insights on Rhode Island’s 4th-place ranking and what it means for patients and providers.

Dr. Radley highlighted the state’s strengths in access, outcomes, and equity, while noting challenges around costs, coverage, and workforce shortages. His perspective underscores the importance of sustaining progress and preparing for future health system pressures.

"Rhode Island isn’t alone in the challenges facing its health system. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for strengthening the system, there are things states can do."––Dr. David Radley

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

Explore our upcoming meetings and opportunities calendar.

Register today! Disclosing a Dementia Diagnosis

🗓️ September 16 (8–9 AM)

This RI Geriatric Education Center webinar will discuss the needs of patients and care partners supporting a person living with dementia––through all stages.

Exciting Update from the Clinical Strategy Committee

After a productive August break, Clinical Strategy Committee leaders and stakeholders are putting the finishing touches on a new Charter. Regular monthly meetings will resume on September 18. Look out for more details! 

❓ CSC questions?

Email Mitch Irving at mirving@ctc-ri.org

🗓️ Discover Innovations Shaping the Future of Primary Care and Join Us!

On November 19, 2025, healthcare leaders, innovators, and advocates will gather at the in Warwick, RI, for the CTC-RI Annual Conference, Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future, a day designed to inspire, connect, and equip participants with actionable strategies for improving primary care delivery.

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📢 We're Hiring! Part-Time Primary Care Physician Consultant

CTC-RI is seeking a Primary Care Physician Consultant to support our mission of advancing high-quality, team-based primary care. This part-time consulting role is ideal for a practicing or recently practicing Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician who wants to lend their expertise to clinical transformation efforts across Rhode Island.

Apply by September 19:

Send a letter of interest and CV to

info@healthcentricadvisors.org 

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2025 Annual Breastfeeding Conference Highlights

More than 120 providers, doulas, and lactation specialists came together on August 7 for the Annual Breastfeeding Conference, focused on advancing lactation equity and supporting families. Highlights included the unveiling of Rhode Island’s new Breastfeeding Strategic Plan, a keynote on hospital-driven advocacy, a powerful panel on diverse breastfeeding journeys, and interactive workshops. Read more.

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RI Advances Transition of Care for Adolescents and Young Adults moving from Pediatric to Adult Care

RI is making important strides in improving the system of care for youth moving from pediatric to adult health care. As part of the National Learning Collaborative, Rhode Island Medicaid is preparing to reimburse clinicians for a core set of transition services under the EPSDT benefit by early 2026. Read more.

💰 Wavemaker Fellowship Applications Open with Designated Funding for Primary Care Providers

Rhode Island has opened applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship, a competitive student loan reimbursement program that supports professionals in STEM, design, healthcare, education—and now primary care. Thanks to expanded state funding, eligible primary care providers (physicians, NPs, and PAs) can receive up to $6,000 per year for four years to help ease student debt and strengthen the state’s workforce. Applications are due October 13. Read more.

🌎 Save the Date: Rhode Island World Diabetes Day is Nov. 13!

Join the Rhode Island Department of Health for a FREE morning of insightful presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. This event is tailored for healthcare professionals and offers CME credits. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on diabetes care. Learn more.