Care New England CEO Makes New Merger Comments

(Providence, RI)--The CEO of Care New England is making new comments about merging with Lifespan.Despite encouragement to get the merger done from Governor Gina Raimondo, Care New England called it off earlier this year, marking the third failed attempt since the 1990s.In an interview with WPRI-TV, CNE president Dr. James Fanale said he is ready to re-start negotiations if Partners Healthcare in Massachusetts is included.The newest effort to merge the two Rhode Island health care organizations resulted in Partners withdrawing is bid to take over Care New England.Lifespan responded by saying a local unified solution between CNE, Lifespan and Brown University should first be reached.


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