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We serve one in five Rhode Islanders. Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) is a not-for-profit 501c3 health maintenance organization (HMO) insurance company with a consistent record of earning accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Founded in partnership with Rhode Island’s Community Health Centers in December 1993, we are governed by a 17-person board.

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Neighborhood Remains Among NCQA’s Highest-rated Health Plans

Neighborhood rated 4.5 out of 5 in NCQA’s Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2024, ranking in the top 7% of Medicaid health plans…

September 19, 2024

Making Waves: Neighborhood Raises Over $16,800 for ALS United Rhode Island

July 26, 2024 (Smithfield, RI) – Hundreds of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) employees rallied around the “CEO Challenge” –…

July 30, 2024

Neighborhood Teams Up with Central Falls & USTA to Celebrate Opening of City’s New Tennis Courts

CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) President & CEO Peter Marino, Central Falls…

July 01, 2024

Disability News You Can Use Podcast

Listen to Disability News You Can Use Episode 8 – Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano https://www.nhpri.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Podcast_Episode_8_Final_Take.mp3 Neighborhood’s Medical Director,…

June 24, 2024

Tanitra Adekeye Recognized with ACAP 2024 Making A Difference Award

National award annually honors one employee who has gone above and beyond to support and fulfill needs in their community. SMITHFIELD, R.I.…

June 10, 2024

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Ranked #1 Medicare-Medicaid Health Plan in the Nation

Based on recently released national consumer health survey rates from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 25, 2024 (Smithfield, RI) –…

March 27, 2024

Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Names Vince Jackson as Vice President of Clinical Operations

Jackson will lead Neighborhood’s care management and utilization management teams focusing on enhanced health outcomes and care experiences. March 19, 2024 (Smithfield,…

March 19, 2024

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Names Two Vice Presidents to Its Clinical Division

Rena Sheehan, LICSW, MBA has joined Neighborhood as Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Implementation; Mark Lorson has been promoted to Vice…

March 08, 2024

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island releases equity 4Report and Scorecard

Publications outline Neighborhood’s workplace and community commitments toward equity December 18, 2023 (Smithfield, RI) – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood)…

February 08, 2024

“Gingerbread Express” Brings More Than 1,000 Gifts to Rhode Island Children from Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Employees

Annual holiday gift drive expands to benefit three local nonprofits: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Tides Family Services, and TIMES²…

December 21, 2023

Teddy Bears for Kids Screened for Lead

All Kids Should be Tested for Lead Before Age Two (Woonsocket – September 29, 2023) – Teddy Bears for Kids is a new…

October 17, 2023

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Once Again Among NCQA’s Highest-Rated Health Plans

Neighborhood has been rated 4.5 out of 5 in NCQA’s Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2023; has placed in the top 10% of…

September 25, 2023

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island names Dr. Kristin Russell Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Russell brings more than 20 years’ experience in healthcare leadership, including health equity, innovation, and analytics September 14, 2023 (Smithfield, RI)…

September 25, 2023

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Makes Waves Raising Over $19,000 for the ALS Association RI Chapter

August 16, 2023 (Smithfield, RI) – Hundreds of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) employees enjoyed an afternoon of fun at…

September 06, 2023

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island Celebrate 1,000th Bag Delivery of Pilot Shelf-Stable Food Program

Program launched in July 2022 as a pilot benefit to address food insecurity among Neighborhood INTEGRITY Medicare-Medicaid Plan members. Was extended in…

June 19, 2023