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April 10, 2007

Carcieri and Roberts to name hospital task force

Governor Carcieri and Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H.Roberts will announce this afternoon the appointment of a task force to examine the financial health of community hospitals in Rhode Island, nearly all of which are struggling.

Co-chaired by Jane Hayward, secretary of the Office of Health and Human Services, and Dr. David R. Gifford, health director, the task force will recommend ways to ensure the hospitals' ability to deliver basic services.

The task force will include state government officials, two legislators, and representatives of hospitals, insurers, business, health-care providers, and consumers. It is expected to issue its preliminary report within three months.

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