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Hospital privileges and affiliations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Physician
Effective date
Nov 1, 2019
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI requires all providers to have admitting privileges to at least one contracted hospital, with specific exceptions for ambulatory care providers and certain specialties. Providers must review and update their hospital affiliations in the BCBSRI Find a Doctor directory.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers must review their hospital affiliations listed in the BCBSRI Find a Doctor tool. If affiliations are incorrect, contact providerdirectory@bcbsri.org to update information. Complete and submit the hospital privileges form for provider affiliation or patient admission plans. Providers without admitting privileges must establish arrangements with contracted physicians who can provide inpatient care coverage.