The Rhode Island Coordinated Contracting Plan is our contribution to the effort to create a comprehensive, affordable prescription drug program for the senior citizens of Rhode Island. It is a project of the Heinz Family Philanthropies. Jeffrey R. Lewis, President of the Heinz Family Philanthropies (jlewis@heinzoffice.org), prepared this report, with technical support from Mercer Human Resource Consulting. To view the report, click the section titles below. Entire Report (PDF) Letter from the Chairman Why This Report? Prescription Drug Costs Today How the State Agencies Administer Prescription Drug Programs in the State of Rhode Island Key Findings and Recommendation: A Cafeteria Offering What is Coordinated Contracting of Prescription Drugs? Fiscal and Policy Implications of the Current Programs 340B Prescription Drug Pricing: Opportunities are Available The President’s Recommendation Glossary of Terms/Acronyms Back to Top