R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19.2-1: Legislative findings.

The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the residents of Rhode Island:

(1) To strengthen and reform the governance structure of nonprofit hospital service and/or medical service corporations;

(2) To ensure a diverse, independent, and publicly accountable board of directors;

(3) To prohibit certain activities that may allow self-interest to compromise undivided loyalty to the public interest mission for which these corporations were established; and

(4) To require adoption of principles and procedures to keep these corporations aligned with their public interest mission.