Rhode Island § 42-14.5-2 § 42-14.5-2. Purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-14.5-2 — § 42-14.5-2. Purpose.

Rhode Island § 42-14.5-2

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-14.5The Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2004 â€” Health Insurance Oversight

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14.5-2 (2026).

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§ 42-14.5-2. Purpose.
With respect to health insurance as defined in § 42-14-5, the health insurance commissioner shall discharge the powers and duties of office
            to:
         
(1) Guard the solvency of health insurers;
         
(2) Protect the interests of consumers;
         
(3) Encourage fair treatment of healthcare providers;
         
(4) Encourage policies and developments that improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare
            service delivery and outcomes; and
         
(5) View the healthcare syst

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§ 42-14.5-2. Purpose.

With respect to health insurance as defined in § 42-14-5, the health insurance commissioner shall discharge the powers and duties of office to:

(1) Guard the solvency of health insurers;

(2) Protect the interests of consumers;

(3) Encourage fair treatment of healthcare providers;

(4) Encourage policies and developments that improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare service delivery and outcomes; and

(5) View the healthcare system as a comprehensive entity and encourage and direct insurers towards policies that advance the welfare of the public through overall efficiency, improved healthcare quality, and appropriate access.