HARI advocates for member hospitals, patient safety, and public health policy across every corner of Rhode Island.
At 1 State Street in Providence, the Hospital Association of Rhode Island occupies a position that is both literal and symbolic: steps from the Rhode Island State House, where healthcare policy is debated and decided. HARI represents member hospitals across the state, translating the complex realities of patient care into legislation, regulations, and public initiatives that actually work.
Founded to give Rhode Island's hospitals a unified voice, HARI does the work that individual institutions rarely have the bandwidth to do alone. That means tracking legislation, coordinating emergency preparedness responses, managing statewide quality improvement programs, and publishing data that holds the system accountable. When a policy affecting hospital operations moves through the General Assembly, HARI is already in the room.
The association's reach extends beyond advocacy. Through maternal health improvement programs, public health coordination, and education events for member hospitals, HARI functions as the connective tissue of Rhode Island's healthcare infrastructure. A perfect 5.0 rating from those familiar with its work reflects the trust it has built with the institutions and communities it serves.
Policy and legislative advocacy sits at the core of what HARI does. The association monitors, analyzes, and actively shapes healthcare legislation at the state level, ensuring member hospitals have representation when decisions are made that affect operations, staffing, and patient care.
Beyond the statehouse, HARI coordinates quality and patient safety initiatives, manages hospital discharge data reporting, and supports Community Health Needs Assessments across Rhode Island. The association also runs the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program, a nationally recognized framework for reducing preventable maternal mortality. Nurse staffing plan resources, cancer information systems management, and emergency preparedness coordination round out a portfolio that touches nearly every dimension of hospital operations.
For member hospitals, HARI also provides education and events, media relations support, and public reporting tools. These resources help institutions stay informed, compliant, and connected to the broader public health mission they share.
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HARI is a statewide association that represents member hospitals across Rhode Island. It advocates for policies that strengthen the healthcare system, supports patient care quality and safety, and coordinates public health initiatives on behalf of its members.
HARI represents member hospitals throughout Rhode Island, serving as their collective voice on legislative, regulatory, and public health matters at the state level.
HARI monitors and engages with state legislation affecting hospitals, coordinates with policymakers, and provides resources on issues ranging from nurse staffing to hospital discharge data reporting and community health assessments.
AIM stands for Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. It is a nationally recognized quality improvement program that HARI coordinates in Rhode Island to reduce preventable maternal mortality and improve outcomes for mothers across the state.
Yes. HARI offers education and events for member hospital staff and leadership, covering topics relevant to healthcare policy, quality improvement, patient safety, and operational compliance.
HARI is located at 1 State Street, Providence, RI 02908. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
You can visit HARI's website at hari.org for information about membership, programs, legislative updates, and upcoming education events for Rhode Island hospitals.
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