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Provider Race and Ethnicity
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI·Provider Update
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI will begin publishing provider race and ethnicity information in their Find a Doctor directory on bcbsri.com, obtained from voluntary disclosure in the CAQH database. This is part of their health equity initiative following NCQA accreditation in 2024.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. Providers may review their voluntary race and ethnicity disclosure information in their CAQH profile to ensure accuracy, as this information will be publicly displayed in BCBSRI's provider directory.