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Rhode Island Prison Healthcare Costs Continue to Rise
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How do states manage the rising cost of healthcare behind bars? Rhode Island spent more than $32 million on correctional healthcare in fiscal year 2025, driven by chronic illnesses, mental health needs, and substance use treatment. Officials are expanding telehealth and focusing on re-entry planning to improve outcomes while helping reduce long-term taxpayer costs.