Governor Dan McKee has announced a series of actions to strengthen Rhode Island's primary care system.
The plans include filing a budget amendment to speed up a proposed review of primary care provider rates.
In addition, the governor will require commercial health insurers to increase funding for primary care reimbursements and reduce red tape by easing prior authorization requirements.
McKee also announced five-million-dollars in grants to support the recruitment and retention of primary care doctors and increase the capacity to serve Rhode Islanders.
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