AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE HOSPITAL CONVERSIONS ACT

Summary

The bill adds a requirement that any hospital conversion involving a for‑profit or not‑for‑profit corporation must first be approved by Rhode Island’s Attorney General and Department of Health. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application that includes financial, operational, and charitable‑care information. The change is intended to give the state greater oversight of hospital ownership changes.

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