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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care in the Governor’s race

Published Oct 30, 2026, 12:47 PM

So it’s that time again. Too many campaign commercials and appearances. Not enough substance. Healthcare turns out to be important for any governor to know and know well, although I’ve never met one who does. Healthcare, via Medicaid, consumes more than 30 percent of Rhode Island’s budget. It’s also the largest sector of the state’s […] The post Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care in…

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