Medicaid/Husky
Health cuts in budget deal
The new plan to balance the state’s budget was unveiled Friday. Proposed cuts touch most areas of state spending, including…
Medicaid Council update
Friday’s Council meeting was mixed. DSS described their process for developing person-centered medical homes — a far better name. Their…
Comments on federal ACO proposal, Changing Face of Medicaid
CMS has issued the proposed rule under national health reform to implement Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) for Medicare beneficiaries. ACOs…
Fixing Medicaid: Healing CT’s Largest Health Care Program
Access to care in CT’s public programs has always been a struggle; it is difficult to find a provider who…
DSS implementer bill allows agency to cut benefits without legislative approval
Section 116 of SB 1240, passed by the Senate yesterday, would allow DSS to cut benefits provided to consumers in…
Connecticut patient-centered medical home first adopters
Transforming a busy medical practice into a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) can be daunting but the benefits are worth it,…
Medicaid Council update
Today’s Medicaid Council meeting was overwhelming – DSS has made a lot of very detailed decisions about how to structure…
Alternate budget ugly, especially for working parents’ health care
Budget options being considered by the administration if negotiators are not able to agree on labor concessions include cutting HUSKY…
News Round up
Public hearings for rate increases approved by Appropriations Committee http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/insurance_dept._public_hearing_bill_clears_appropriations/ Medical marijuana bill passes Public Health Committee http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/medicinal_marijuana_passes_public_health and http://www.ctmirror.org/story/12453/federal-prosecution-remains-uncertain-legislators-move-forward-medicinal-marijuana-propo…