Care New England

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemCare New England
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds669
Commercial/Acute Beds526
HeadquartersWarwick, RI
Websitecarenewengland.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Psychiatric
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

100%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 3
Non-Teaching Hospitals:
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Kent HospitalAcute Care Hospital359YesNo
Women & Infants HospitalAcute Care Hospital167YesNo
Butler HospitalPsychiatric143YesNo

Recent News

May 31, 2025
According to a press release from SEIU District 1199 New England, the union representing workers at Butler Hospital, part of Care New England, the union claims that Butler Hospital attempted to leverage union members' access to healthcare against them in an effort to end the ongoing strike. The union alleges this tactic was unsuccessful and 'backfired'. This news comes amidst ongoing labor negotiations and strike activities involving the union and Butler Hospital management.
May 30, 2025
Following a second extended bargaining session, the management of Butler Hospital, a Care New England facility, reportedly did not commit to proposals put forth by the Π’ΠΎΡΡΡ‚Π°Π½ΠΎΠ²ΠΈΠ²ΡˆΠΈΠΉΡΡ Health Care Employees Union, District 1199, SEIU. This failure to reach an agreement during the negotiation session is highlighted by the union as a key factor contributing to the ongoing labor dispute and strike actions taken by the hospital workers.
May 28, 2025
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha addressed the ongoing healthcare crisis in the state, identifying chronically low reimbursement rates from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers as a primary cause. [30] While not a specific dispute involving Care New England, Neronha cited the review of the proposed Care New England-Brown Health merger as one of the key indicators of the system's decline. [30] He argued that low reimbursement rates in Rhode Island make it less financially attractive for healthcare providers compared to neighboring states, influencing economic choices by health systems. This broader issue of inadequate payer rates impacts all health systems in the state, including Care New England. [30]
May 15, 2025
Workers at Care New England's Butler Hospital in Providence, including registered nurses, mental health workers, clerical, environmental service, and dietary staff, began an open-ended strike on May 15th. The strike involves over 800 staff members who voted to authorize the action on April 25th. The union, Service Employees International Union 1199 New England, stated that negotiations for a new labor contract began in March. The union's main concerns are workplace violence and wages, claiming that management has failed to adequately address these issues. Butler Hospital's President and COO, Mary Marran, stated that the hospital has worked diligently and in good faith, offering significant wage increases and enhanced workplace safety initiatives, and that hospital leadership is ready to resume negotiations.
May 12, 2025
An unfair labor practice charge was filed against Butler Hospital and Care New England Medical Group, LLC with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The case, filed on May 12, 2025, is currently open and lists allegations including repudiation or modification of contract, refusal to bargain or bad faith bargaining, interrogation, and coercive statements. This indicates ongoing labor disputes and potential legal action beyond contract negotiations. The location of the charged parties is listed as Warwick, RI and Providence, RI.

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