Community Focus: Brown University's Andrew Ryan

Community Focus: Brown University's Andrew Ryan
May 23, 2025

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Community Focus: Brown University's Andrew Ryan

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new study about affordability standards for hospitals in Rhode Island was recently released by Brown University.

The study looks into how these standards enacted by the state resulted in lower prices in hospitals and insurance premiums.

Andrew Ryan, director of Brown’s Center for Advancing Health Policy Through Research, joined 12 News at 4 Friday to talk about the findings.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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