State Advocacy
RIMS supports physicians in their efforts to serve patients, succeed in their medical practices, realize their professional potential and achieve their personal goals. Along the way, RIMS member physicians are actively engaged with state legislative efforts that impact how physicians are able to practice medicine. Working closely with our elected officials at the State House, RIMS is active in shaping the future of healthcare in Rhode Island.
Our team of staff and physician volunteers work daily on behalf of all physicians to advocate for fair treatment and sound policies at the state level with all stakeholders in the healthcare arena.
Rhode Island State Officials

Governor Daniel J. McKee
State House, Room 22
82 Smith St.
Providence, RI 02920
Office Phone: 401-222-2080

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
State House, Room 116
82 Smith St.
Providence, RI 02903
Office Phone: 401-222-2371

Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea
State House, Room 217
82 Smith St.
Providence, RI 02903
Office Phone: 401-222-2357

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner
State House, Room 102
82 Smith St.
Providence, RI 02920
Office Phone: 401-222-2397
Rhode Island Senate

President of the Senate
Dominick J. Ruggerio
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Senate Majority Leader
Michael J. McCaffrey
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Senate Minority Leader
Jessica de la Cruz
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President of the Senate
Dominick J. Ruggerio
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Senate Majority Leader
Michael J. McCaffrey
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Senate Minority Leader
Jessica de la Cruz
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Rhode Island House of Representatives

Speaker of the House
K. Joseph Shekarchi
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House Majority Leader
Christopher R. Blazejewski
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House Minority Leader
Michael W. Chippendale
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Speaker of the House
K. Joseph Shekarchi
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House Majority Leader
Christopher R. Blazejewski
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House Minority Leader
Michael W. Chippendale
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Helpful Documents
RIMS Position Papers
Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine
November 2019
Hospital Mergers
May 17, 2018
New Laws and Existing Regulations for Opioid Use in Managing Acute and Chronic Pain
August 2016
Pain Management Regulations
May 21, 2014
Retail-based Clinics
March 2014
Health Benefits Exchange
March 2013
Prior Authorization
February 2011