$18M state guarantee for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals sale heads to McKee’s desk

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 923

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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An $18 million backstop intended to help the buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital close the deal is slated to become the state’s first law of the year after both chambers of the Rhode Island General Assembly unanimously approved legislation Tuesday.

The near-simultaneous votes came swiftly and with very little discussion: a sign of the time-sensitive and high pressure situation facing the cash-strapped facilities. The Centurion Foundation …

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