The Boston Globe Rhode Island's Alexa Gagosz joined Kim Kalunian on 12 News at 4 to discuss the implications of Prospect's bankruptcy filing and what Rhode Islanders can expect in the coming weeks and months.

The company has two hospitals in Rhode Island caring for thousands of the state’s most vulnerable patients. Here are answers to questions from patients and observers about how to navigate the bankruptcy.

In a statement, the company said specifically it was looking to expedite the sales of Roger Williams and Our Lady of Fatima medical centers.