Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17.14-19. Limits to acquisitions--Community benefits requirements--Filings prohibited

(1) Whether the for-profit corporation provided community benefits as required or promised in connection with obtaining and holding a license or interest therein during the previous license period;

(2) Whether all terms and conditions of the prior license have been met, including but not limited to, the conditions in § 23-17.14-19(b) and § 23-17.14-15;

(3) Whether all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations have been complied with relative to any prior license;

(4) Whether the for-profit corporation planned, implemented, monitored and reviewed a community benefit program during the prior license period;

(5) Whether the for-profit corporation maintained, enhanced or disrupted the essential medical services in the affected community or the state;

(6) Whether the for-profit corporation provided an appropriate amount of charity care necessary to maintain or enhance a safe and accessible healthcare delivery system in the affected community and the state;  and

(7) Whether the for-profit corporation demonstrated a substantial linkage between the hospital and the affected community by providing one or more of the following benefits;  uncompensated care, charity care, cash or in kind donations to community programs, education and training of professionals in community health issues, relevant research initiatives or essential but unprofitable medical services if needed in the affected community.