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In Person Assisters application online

By Ellen Andrews | April 26, 2013

Health reform holds great opportunities and some responsibilities for uninsured CT residents and small businesses. But it can be confusing;…

IOM health equity conference in Hartford

By Ellen Andrews | April 23, 2013

Yesterday the Institute of Medicine held a compelling workshop, “Achieving Health Equity via the Affordable Care Act: Promises, Provisions, and…

Exchange Board approves recommendation to limit insurer administration and profits

By Ellen Andrews | April 19, 2013

At yesterday’s meeting the CT Health Insurance Exchange Board unanimously approved a motion recommending that the state pass legislation limiting…

ConneCT consumer portal looks good

By Ellen Andrews | April 12, 2013

Today’s Medicaid Council focused on ConneCT, DSS’s new consumer portal and document management system. The demonstration by Deloitte was impressive.…

Donaghue conference – How is science serving us?

By Ellen Andrews | April 8, 2013

This year’s Donaghue Foundation conference considers the role of science in our society. Speakers will discuss the history of science,…

Help prevent cancer – sign up for a study

By Ellen Andrews | April 5, 2013

The American Cancer Society is beginning a long-term Cancer Prevention Study to study the causes of cancer, how to prevent…

CT up to 18.5% on health reform progress meter

By Ellen Andrews | April 4, 2013

CT policymakers have completed 18.5% of the tasks necessary for health reform; up from 17.7% from last month. Most tasks…

Exchange meeting update

By Ellen Andrews | April 3, 2013

Monday morning the CT Health Exchange Board held a special meeting by phone with only a few days notice and…

April CT Health Policy Webquiz: CT health care price transparency

By Ellen Andrews | April 1, 2013

Test your knowledge of CT health care price transparency policies. Take the April CT Health Policy Webquiz.