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Rhode Island Senate Bill S2577

Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2577

Introduced
3/1/24  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 TO THE HOSPITAL CARE TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE (HCTI) (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $250,000 to the Hospital Care Transitions Initiative.)

Impact

If enacted, S2577 would enhance the financial capabilities of the HCTI program, which has already demonstrated success in improving discharge rates to home settings for older adults. The funding is expected to be matched by federal Medicaid funds, indicating a collaborative effort between state and federal programs to fund healthcare initiatives. By facilitating timely and safe transitions from hospitals to home, this bill is anticipated to not only improve the quality of life for older adults but also reduce overall healthcare costs associated with prolonged skilled nursing facility stays.

Summary

S2577 is a joint resolution that proposes an appropriation of $250,000 to the Hospital Care Transitions Initiative (HCTI). The purpose of this initiative is to assist high-risk older patients in transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes, thereby reducing reliance on institutional care facilities. This bill reflects Rhode Island's intent to prioritize community-based services over institutional long-term care, aligning with a broader goal to improve health outcomes for elderly residents while simultaneously addressing budgetary concerns in state Medicaid spending.

Contention

The resolution highlights a crucial shift in the approach to long-term care within Rhode Island, with implications for healthcare policy. While the initiative aims to benefit patients and the healthcare system by enabling efficient transitions, there may still be concerns about long-term funding sustainability and potential impacts on state budgets. Stakeholders in healthcare may advocate for additional resources and support, ensuring that programs like HCTI are adequately funded to meet the growing needs of an aging population.

Latest RI S2577 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI S0538

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To Eleanor Slater Hospital, Zambarano Unit (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $5,000,000 To Eleanor Slater Hospital, Zambarano Unit For The Purpose Of Re-building A Fire Station On Wallum Lake.)

RI H6123

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $5,000,000 To Eleanor Slater Hospital, Zambarano Unit (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $5,000,000 To Eleanor Slater Hospital, Zambarano Unit For The Purpose Of Re-building A Fire Station On Wallum Lake.)

RI H5478

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $150,000 To The Women's Fund Of Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $150,000 To Women’s Fund Of Rhode Island To Implement Programs And Initiatives That Seek To Close The Gender Wage, Wealth, Health, And Leadership Gaps.)

RI H5816

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec.)

RI H6277

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To The Office Of Healthy Aging For Grants To Fund The Aging And Disability Resource Center Network (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of $500,000 To The Office Of Healthy Aging To Support The Aging And Disability Resource Center To Provide Long-term Supports And Services Modernization Efforts.)

RI S0775

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec To Support Unhoused Members Of The Lgbtq+ Community Through Transitional Housing, Workforce Training, Mental Health Support, And Daily Nutrition.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI H5405

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $200,000 To The Brain Injury Association Of Rhode Island (biari) (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $200,000 To The Brian Injury Association Of Rhode Island (biari).)

RI H6243

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0774

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

Similar Bills

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