Concierge care may worsen shortage of primary care doctors

Providence Published Nov 6, 2026, 3:32 AM

Rhode Island’s shortage of primary care doctors is well documented, and the state’s healthcare experts argue that the recent increase in concierge care will only worsen the problem. At Providence Business News’ 2026 Fall Healthcare Summit on Oct. 28, panelists stressed the need for statewide reform in order to address its lack of primary care […]

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