RI lawmakers fast-track $18M reserve to save Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,296

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The protracted sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital kicked into high speed Friday, setting the stage for Rhode Island lawmakers to vote Tuesday on an $18 million state backstop meant to close the deal.

The reserve account, drawn from the state’s $55 million supplemental rainy day fund, was requested by buyer The Centurion Foundation in order to secure private bond investors to finance its purchase of the safety …

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