Whitehouse SLAMS 20% Medicare Funding Gap Hurting Rhode Island? HHS Nominee GRILLED

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U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is pressing the federal government on major healthcare funding and disaster recovery issues affecting Rhode Island. Whitehouse has challenged Medicare reimbursement disparities, arguing that Rhode Island providers receive significantly lower rates than neighboring states, while also pushing for reforms to insurer prior authorization rules. At the same time, Whitehouse and Rhode Island’s congressional delegation are demanding action from FEMA over repeated denials of federal disaster aid following the historic February 2026 blizzard. The senator is also advocating for federal permitting reform and infrastructure investments, including upgrades to the Pell Bridge and Route 6/10 corridor. The developments highlight an ongoing push for greater federal support for Rhode Island’s healthcare system, disaster recovery and infrastructure needs. #SheldonWhitehouse #RhodeIsland #RhodeIslandNews #Whitehouse #Medicare #HealthcareFunding #MedicareReimbursement #Prio

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