AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Summary

The bill lets the Rhode Island Department of Health enter up to $90,000 per year contracts with primary care practices that have earned patient‑centered medical home (PCMH) recognition. Those sites must offer integrated behavioral health, a curriculum for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and at least five hours of didactic training on the PCMH model. The goal is to strengthen interdisciplinary training and improve health outcomes across the state.

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