Access to care in Rhode Island is at a crisis point, especially in primary care. Practices have closed, while others are struggling to attract staff and stay afloat. South County Health has expanded its primary care services. How has the health system been able to do this?

 

"Over the past 12-plus months, we’ve invested heavily in recruiting providers and fostering a culture where they feel supported and patient relationships matter. As a result, we’ve reassigned over 5,000 previously unassigned primary care patients, booked more than 3,000 new primary care visits and added 1,700 new OB-GYN visits." Aaron Robinson, President & CEO, South County Health 

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Last Updated

October 27, 2025