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RFP open for state health planning grant
At today’s Health Care Cabinet, we heard about the RFP for health care planning made possible by passage of SB-811…
After moving public testimony, FDA committee advises stronger warnings on fluroquninolons
Last Thursday two FDA Advisory Committees heard hours of moving public testimony on Fluoroquinolon—Associated Disability (FQAD). We also heard doubts…
Funds available to pay medical bills for Hartford area residents
There are funds available to cover Hartford area residents’ medical bills that aren’t being spent. Responding to requests, Nelson and…
November web quiz: CT health coverage
Test your knowledge of health care coverage in Connecticut. Take the November CT Health Policy Webquiz.
CT health reform progress up slightly this month
CT’s progress toward health reform inched up this month to 25.7%, ending a four month decline. New Medicaid numbers confirmed…
25 CT hospitals decline to respond to Leapfrog quality survey
Only five CT hospitals reported quality and patient safety data to the Leapfrog Group this year – Bristol, Backus, Dempsey,…
Community Care Teams addressing high-cost Medicaid member needs
Friday’s MAPOC Complex Care Committee meeting focused on Community Care Teams (CCTs) that collaborate across social service to help people…
CTNJ Op-Ed on CT’s ACA progress covering the uninsured
Yesterday’s op-ed in CT News Junkie focused on CT’s mixed results in covering the uninsured under the Affordable Care Act.…
ACA and covering the uninsured: How did CT do?
An analysis of new Census data finds that 88,000 more CT residents had coverage last year than the year before,…