PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island lawmakers are taking a closer look at a proposal that could change how some doctors deliver care in the state.
The legislation, introduced by Warwick Rep. Marie Hopkins, would allow doctors to practice a blended model of concierge and traditional medicine.
The House Committee heard testimony on the bill Tuesday night. It would let physicians offer both standard insurance-based care and membership-based services under the same practices.
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