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Nebraska starts Medicaid work requirements tomorrow — Lessons for CT

By Ellen Andrews | April 30, 2026

Download this article Advocates, providers, and Medicaid agencies are watching Nebraska this week as they launch work requirements in their…

CT Medicaid admin costs are 5th lowest in the nation, but CT fully insured plans are the 5th highest

By Ellen Andrews | March 21, 2026

Connecticut Medicaid spent $467 less per person in 2023 on administration and corporate profit than all most states, according to…

CTNJ: Advice to CT’s next Medicaid Director

By Ellen Andrews | February 23, 2026

Welcome. You’re taking on a big job at a difficult time. Your program covers healthcare for one in five state…

Reference pricing lowers healthcare prices, could save CT millions

By Ellen Andrews | February 9, 2026

Download the backgrounder Hospital prices are driving up healthcare costs making coverage unaffordable, in Connecticut and across the US. It’s…

Governor proposes breaking up OHS

By Ellen Andrews | February 4, 2026

In his budget proposal today, Governor Lamont wisely proposed delegating the many functions under the Office of Health Strategy (OHS)…

CTNJ: To make healthcare affordable, break up OHS

By Ellen Andrews | January 21, 2026

Candidates are hearing a lot about affordability, in Connecticut and across the country. Rising healthcare costs are a big part…

ACA chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | January 13, 2026

We’ve updated the  Affordable Care Act chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers and new…

New resource on CT health equity

By Ellen Andrews | January 6, 2026

Making data actionable, the Connecticut Health Equity Dashboards offer a single source of detailed information on important health and social…

Analysis: Why is quality always TBD?

By Ellen Andrews | January 5, 2026

The quality of healthcare in Connecticut is average at best. Poor quality care compromises our health. But too often, improving…