Monthly News & Updates | September 2025

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CTC-RI Launches New Technical Assistance Initiative

Rhode Island is entering into a new era of healthcare data exchange! To prepare providers for this transition, the Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island (CTC-RI), in partnership with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), has launched a comprehensive technical assistance initiative to support Accountable Entities (AEs) in transitioning to a more robust, electronic clinical data exchange (ECDE) system.

With guidance from stakeholders representing organizations influencing the AE program, CTC-RI will provide tailored support toAEs and practices, helping them meet new ECDE expectations and improve clinical quality performance and obtain shared savings.

Spotlight: EOHHS' Olivia King Shares Insight on New Clinical Data Initiative

We sat down with EOHHS’ Olivia King, Associate Director of Health Information Technology, to hear her perspective on what this new clinical data exchange initiative means for Rhode Island, the opportunities ahead, and how providers can prepare for this important transition.

"It can be very frustrating for providers to feel that the work they're doing is not accurately reflected in the payments they receive. The core of this project is ensuring that the data transmitted to MCOs for performance measurement is an accurate reflection of that work, which will allow dialogue to focus on real clinical outcomes and not discrepancies in perspective."––Olivia King, EOHHS

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

Explore our upcoming meetings and opportunities calendar.

Best Practices in Team-Based Care Learning Series: Pediatric Sleep in Primary Care



🗓️ October 21 (8–9 AM)

Save the date! This session will feature lessons from the Pediatric Sleep ECHO, including a Sleep 101 overview from Dr. Julie Boergers, project insights from our practice facilitator, and success stories from participating practices. Learn how practices implemented tools like the BEARS screener and clinical decision supports to improve pediatric sleep care.

Friday! 🎤 Payer Strategy Panel

🗓️ September 19 (7:30–9 AM)

Our next Clinical Strategy Committee (CSC) meeting will feature a Payer Strategy Panel focused on advancing high-quality, equitable, team-based primary care in Rhode Island. This important session will bring together health plan leaders to share perspectives on current priorities, innovations, and opportunities for collaboration with primary care practices.

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✅ If you’re interested in attending and are not currently on the CSC meeting invite series, contact Mitch Irving at mirving@ctc-ri.org. 

Celebrating Two Years of Impact 🎉

CTC-RI recently wrapped up the Expanding IBH Capacity in Pediatrics Utilizing CHWs project with a final learning collaborative meeting and celebration on August 7. Six practices showcased their quality improvement projects, while partners shared evaluation findings and strategies to strengthen Community Health Worker (CHW) roles on Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) teams. Thank you to UnitedHealthcare and the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute for their support! Read more.

Registration now OPEN! CTC-RI Annual Conference on Nov. 19

Join us in Warwick for Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future, featuring: 


• Keynote address on Fostering Medical Trust by Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
• Breakout Sessions on advocacy, size-inclusive practice, breastfeeding policy, medical-legal problem solving, arts in mental health, and community-driven approaches to hypertension and diabetes prevention.
• Primary Care Innovations including workforce sustainability, adult immunization, AI scribes for provider wellness, and improved dementia and Medicare Annual Wellness Visit screening.
• Special Session on Reducing Administrative Burden with American Medical Association's Dr. Jane Fogg
• Networking, engaging exhibitor hall, and more!

📋 Agenda and details

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Your hub for recent CTC-RI programs, learning sessions, and highlights!

Find recaps and links to presentations, resources, and recordings from our most recent work.

Click here to catch up on missed content or revisit a session.

Governor McKee, Department of Health, and Health Insurance Commissioner Announce Actions to Protect Access to COVID-19 Vaccine in Rhode Island

On Sept. 12, Governor Dan McKee announced immediate measures to ensure continued access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all Rhode Islanders older than 6 months of age who want to receive one. The Governor’s announcement comes in response to efforts by the federal government that have created uncertainty around vaccine access. Read more.

Updates to OHIC’s 2025 PCMH and IBH Reporting Process

The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) has announced important updates to its annual reporting process for practices seeking Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) recognition. Read more.

Special Care Dentistry ECHO

🗓️ September 25 at 1:00 PM 
RIDOH’s Oral Health Program will host a monthly Special Care Dentistry ECHO beginning this month. This program is open to all members of the dental team. 

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💰 Wavemaker Fellowship Applications Due Oct. 13—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.

🌎 Registration is Open for Rhode Island World Diabetes Day!

🗓️ November 13 in Warwick
This half-day program brings together healthcare professionals, community partners, and advocates to share strategies, innovations, and inspiration in diabetes care. Attendees will explore strategies that address pressing issues in diabetes care, from patient access and affordability, to innovation in detection and treatment, to age-friendly approaches that support quality of life. 


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