A bill introduced by state Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Newport) would double the membership of a state advisory group known as the Health Services Council.
Euer said she’s introduced a similar proposal before and that it was sparked by concerns related to the closing of Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket in 2018.
“I first introduced this bill in 2018 to restore the strength and intent of the Hospital Conversions Act, which was established to protect patients and frontline health workers,” she said. “This law has been dangerously eroded in recent years and S493 prioritizes accountability for those who seek control of our healthcare delivery. Healthcare is a calling, and we must honor that.
