H8500

Promotes fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state’s healthcare system by mandating that certain reporting covered health entities submit quarterly financial reports to the secretary.

Introduced·5/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8500 mandates quarterly financial reporting by certain healthcare entities to enhance fiscal integrity and transparency.

Rhode Island H8500 requires hospitals, nursing facilities, and federally qualified community health centers to submit quarterly financial reports to the secretary of the executive office of health and human services. These reports aim to promote fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in the state’s healthcare system. The reports must include detailed financial information and be signed by the entity’s chief financial officer. The secretary will assess these reports to identify any financial risks or imminent financial jeopardy, and may require corrective actions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

May 28

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

May 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services