Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research

Summit on the Future of Health Policy in Rhode Island

More details about the event will be shared soon — stay tuned and check back on this page for updates!

This event is proud to be a part of the Brown 2026 intitiative

Summit on the Future of Health Policy in Rhode Island

More details about the event will be shared soon — stay tuned and check back on this page for updates!

About the Event

The Summit on the Future of Health Policy in Rhode Island, a daylong convening of policymakers, researchers, and community leaders focused on the most pressing health policy challenges facing the state. The summit will feature moderated panels on primary care access, health care affordability, and how the state can navigate changes in federal health policy.

This summit, which is sponsored by the university’s Brown 2026 initiative to support community-academic collaboration, builds on Brown’s ongoing partnerships to advance a health care system that is more affordable, accessible, and equitable. We hope you will join us for this engaging discussion.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: 4th Floor, South Street Landing, 330 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903

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Agenda at a Glance

Panel A: What policies could increase access to primary care in Rhode Island?

Panel B: What are policy options for making health care more affordable in Rhode Island?

Panel C: How should Rhode Island navigate the impacts of the 2025 federal reconciliation bill on Medicaid?

Please note: registration is required and space is limited.

Additional details and a full agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. We hope you will join us for this timely discussion shaping the future of health policy in Rhode Island.

For questions please contact cahpr@brown.edu or Nathan Hostert, Assistant Director for State Policy, at nathan_hostert@brown.edu.