BOSTON — Walgreens-backed primary care provider VillageMD has sold 11 Rhode Island clinics to Arches Medical Partners, the medical group management company reported Wednesday. Arches took over the clinics, which include eight offices and three urgent care centers, effective March 2, according to the VillageMD website.

“We all know how broken the system is. Arches Medical is looking for PCPs who want better options for themselves and for their patients,” said Dr. Chris Kryder, CEO of Arches. “We are excited about establishing new solution for our patients and creating this nucleus of primary care in Rhode Island. We expect to grow organically and quickly.”

Kryder, along with partners Todd Stockard, Dr. Manoj Mathew and Carlos Rivera, formed Arches Medical Partners in 2023.