View all case studiesThe Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office (the Office) engaged Health Management Associates (HMA) to assess the current capacity of the state’s healthcare delivery system and identify policy considerations to ensure access, quality, and sustainability across hospital, long-term care, and primary care settings.
Amid growing public concern about emergency department crowding, long-term care access, and delays in primary care, the Office commissioned a statewide assessment to understand systemwide strain and inform proactive policymaking. The goal was to quantify key pressure points across care sectors and identify interrelated trends that affect patient access and outcomes.
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office (the Office) engaged Health Management Associates (HMA) to assess the current capacity of the state’s healthcare delivery system and identify policy considerations to ensure access, quality, and sustainability across hospital, long-term care, and primary care settings.
Amid growing public concern about emergency department crowding, long-term care access, and delays in primary care, the Office commissioned a statewide assessment to understand systemwide strain and inform proactive policymaking. The goal was to quantify key pressure points across care sectors and identify interrelated trends that affect patient access and outcomes.
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