Rhode Island Department of Health-Center for Health Policy and Regulations

Address

3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 222-5960

https://health.ri.gov

Description:

To prevent unnecessary duplication of medical services, facilities, and equipment; and promote access, safe and adequate treatment, and quality improvement in healthcare facilities.

What we do
Approve, or deny, initial licenses for healthcare facilities including: freestanding emergency care facilities, outpatient kidney treatment centers, organized ambulatory care facilities, and outpatient birth centers.
Certify Need for expensive medical services and equipment to avoid unnecessary duplication.
Approve or deny changes in ownership, control or leases of healthcare facilities including: hospitals, nursing homes, organized ambulatory care facilities, outpatient kidney dialysis facilities, outpatient hospice care facilities, freestanding emergency care facilities, home health care providers.

Description

To prevent unnecessary duplication of medical services, facilities, and equipment; and promote access, safe and adequate treatment, and quality improvement in healthcare facilities. What we do Approve, or deny, initial licenses for healthcare facilities including: freestanding emergency care facilities, outpatient kidney treatment centers, organized ambulatory care facilities, and outpatient birth centers. Certify Need for expensive medical services and equipment to avoid unnecessary duplication. Approve or deny changes in ownership, control or leases of healthcare facilities including: hospitals, nursing homes, organized ambulatory care facilities, outpatient kidney dialysis facilities, outpatient hospice care facilities, freestanding emergency care facilities, home health care providers.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Varies

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Paula Pullano
    Phone:
    401-222-5960
    Email:
    Paula.Pullano@health.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-222-5960
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Intake Process:

    Varies

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    Varies

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    April 12, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    To prevent unnecessary duplication of medical services, facilities, and equipment; and promote access, safe and adequate treatment, and quality improvement in healthcare facilities. What we do Approve, or deny, initial licenses for healthcare facilities including: freestanding emergency care facilities, outpatient kidney treatment centers, organized ambulatory care facilities, and outpatient birth centers. Certify Need for expensive medical services and equipment to avoid unnecessary duplication. Approve or deny changes in ownership, control or leases of healthcare facilities including: hospitals, nursing homes, organized ambulatory care facilities, outpatient kidney dialysis facilities, outpatient hospice care facilities, freestanding emergency care facilities, home health care providers.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Varies

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    Call for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Paula Pullano
      Phone:
      401-222-5960
      Email:
      Paula.Pullano@health.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-222-5960
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      3 Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Physical (Primary)

      3 Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Contacts

      Paula Pullano

      Primary Contact

      (401) 222-5960

      Paula.Pullano@health.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 222-5960

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