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HHS approves CT insurance exchange plan
Along with six other states, CT’s health insurance exchange received approval yesterday from the federal agency providing funding. CT was…
NY ex-con shoplifts to get prison health care
Frank Morocco, a Buffalo area ex-convict, intentionally got himself arrested for shoplifting two weeks ago. He stole $23 worth of…
CEPAC meeting in CT – effective sleep apnea treatment
Yesterday’s New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council (CEPAC) meeting centered on sleep apnea. Too many new (and expensive) treatments…
December webquiz – CT spending on medical assistance programs
Test your knowledge of DSS spending on medical assistance programs, most notably Medicaid. Take the December CT Health Policy Project…
Medicaid outreach recommendations
Small grants, engaging an army of trusted community messengers, ubiquitous marketing, and robust monitoring will be critical to enrolling the…
Exchange Board and staff water down already watered-down affordability and access provisions
In a surprise to advisory committee co-chairs, CT Health Insurance Exchange staff submitted four alternative policy proposals at today’s Board…
Governor’s initial budget cuts
Yesterday the administration announced an initial list of $170 million in cuts to address the growing state budget deficit. The…
Joint exchange committees voting down active purchasing, cost control
While the votes are reportedly still coming in, it appears that the Consumer and QHP Insurance Exchange committees have voted…
Just 6 days to comment on exchange health plan solicitation
Stakeholders had only six days to comment on the 40 page health plan solicitation from the CT Health Insurance Exchange…