McKee reacts to decision on Lifespan-Care New England merger

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee and his team are reviewing the the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission’s decision to reject the Lifespan-Care New England healthcare merger, the governor’s office told ABC6 News.

“From the beginning of this proposed merger, the Governor has said that it was important to allow the legal and regulatory processes to unfold and that any decision reached should be in the best interest of Rhode Island’s health care system, especially the patients it serves,” says a spokesperson for the governor’s office.

“Our Administration looks forward to working with all health care parties in the state to ensure Rhode Islanders have access to quality care.”

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced the Lifespan-Care New England merger decision Thursday.