Rhode Island has a long tradition of health policy innovation. The state’s ambitious health agenda, under the leadership of Gov. Lincoln Chafee, focuses not only on insurance access but on improving the value of medical care in the state. The Affordable Care Act provides invaluable tools and blueprints for motivated states – like Rhode Island – to construct what works for their communities.
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