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Survey finds mental health needs among LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut
One in four (26%) LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut considered suicide in the last year and 6% attempted it, according…
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Equity section updated in CT Healthcare Explained
We’ve updated the Health Equity section of CT Healthcare Explained, our explainer website cutting through the complexities of our state’s…
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DSS’s comprehensive HUSKY report finds a very strong program, with plans to improve
In response to 2023 legislation, on Tuesday DSS provided a 72-page comprehensive description and analysis of Connecticut’s Medicaid program to…
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Analysis: Trump order jeopardizes cost effective, life-changing cure for sickle cell
We are lucky to live in a time when creative scientists are developing life-changing new cures for debilitating genetic diseases.…
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Join Medicaid EPSDT Grand Rounds
CT 359 will host a panel of experts and commentators on EPSDT: Medicaid Federal Impacts, Developmental Screening, and Practice Insights…
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CT is the 6th most expensive state for smokers costing more than $5 million over a lifetime
Smoking is terrible for your health — tobacco kills 4,900 Connecticut residents each year. However, it’s also a very expensive…
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Analysis: Hartford HealthCare Settlement with St. Francis Still Leaves Two Important Class Action Suits Active
CT News Junkie reports that St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center has reached a settlement with Hartford HealthCare in their…
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Analysis: Despite the name, value is not the solution for raging healthcare costs
The murder of a United health executive has intensified very strong reactions to America’s broken healthcare system. Unfortunately, too many…
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Wandering around in OHS’s databases – lots to learn and a surprise
Our state Office of Health Strategy has several impressive portals and dashboards to explore their trove of data and other…
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