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Governor proposes deep cuts to Medicaid
Updated February 19 Despite strong evidence of cost control and improving quality in the Medicaid program, today the Governor has…
Provider associations urge support to continue CT Medicaid gains
An Op-Ed in today’s CT Mirror urges policymakers to protect Medicaid in the upcoming biennial budget. The Op-Ed, signed by…
CT Mirror looks at Medicaid spending – per person down, but total spending up – and that’s OK
A new analysis of CT’s Medicaid spending by CT Mirror outlines 5 things everyone should know. My top 5, below,…
Because Science — new blog makes science accessible, unravels myths
The gap between science literacy and science awareness prompted two Yale infectious disease and immunology grad students to start Because…
Fascinating HBJ article on role, challenges for brokers in AccessHealthCT
The Hartford Business Journal reports on the experiences of CT’s insurance brokers in the success of AccessHealthCT. Brokers have assisted…
CT out of pocket spending averaged $768 per person in 2013
On average, CT residents paid 16.4% of their total health care bill out of pocket in 2013; the US average…
SIM update – PCMH standards undermined, weak ethics adopted, but underservice group is moving forward
Again, SIM takes one step forward but two steps back. At yesterday’s steering committee meeting, SIM adopted an ineffective, weak…
New to the Book Club — Medical Illuminations: Using Evidence, Visualization & Statistical Thinking to Improve Healthcare
Public health students know the famous story of John Snow’s 1854 map of London cholera cases that highlighted clustering around…
Thoughtleaders give CT a B-/C+ on health reform
In the latest survey, CT health care thought leaders give our state a B-/C+ grade on health reform, little changed…