Initiatives
Health and social service innovations are making government work better and building healthier communities for all Rhode Islanders. With the Governor's support, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services is driving several initiatives to ensure that Rhode Islanders -- especially our most vulnerable neighbors -- have access to high quality health and social services that are affordable and sustainable.
Health Care System Planning
Health Care System Planning is a unified approach to develop and improve a long-term vision for Rhode Island’s health care system. Learn more about various initiatives under Health Care System Planning.
Medicaid
Rhode Island's Medicaid program is continuously evolving to meet the needs of beneficiaries, providers, and communities. Learn more about initiatives from Rhode Island's Medicaid program.
Olmstead Planning
Under the Olmstead ruling, states have a legal obligation to have the supports in place for individuals with disabilities to live, work, and receive services in the least restrictive setting. In Rhode Island, we strive to design an Olmstead Plan that also prevents unnecessary institutionalization in the first place. Learn more.
Overdose Prevention
Rhode Island is part of the national opioid settlement with three major opioid distributors, providing over $90 million in funding for state and local efforts to address Rhode Island’s opioid crisis. Learn more about the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee and overdose prevention efforts.
Pay for Success
The Pay for Success: Permanent Supportive Housing Pilot Program in Rhode Island supports 125 permanent supportive housing slots. Learn more.
Workforce Transformation
EOHHS is committed to collaborating with healthcare and education providers, payors, policymakers, labor and community partners and others to transform the State's healthcare workforce. Learn more.