Section 230-RICR-20-10-1.2 - Applicability and PurposeA. The purpose of this Part is to provide for medical malpractice insurance in Rhode Island including a residual market for those risks that are unable to procure coverage from competitive market insurers.B. By this Part the Department implements R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14.1-2(a) requiring licensed healthcare facilities and medical or dental professionals to obtain and be covered by professional liability insurance for claims of bodily injury or death arising out of malpractice, professional error, or mistake.C. By this Part the Department implements the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14.1-2 allowing certain entities to self-insure. All persons and entities not granted permission to self-insure by this Part must be covered by professional liability insurance issued by a licensed insurer, or an approved surplus lines insurer or through a program established by a hospital affiliated with an accredited medical school in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-16-2.6.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-20-10-1.2