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State Supreme Court to decide if widows are responsible for nursing home bills
The New Haven Advocate reports that the CT State Supreme Court is considering a case that could have a devastating…
CT managed care report card out and medical loss ratios
The CT Insurance Dept. has published this year’s comparison of health insurers with interesting comparisons across managed care plans. (Study…
Health information privacy complaint filed against Hartford Hospital
State employee unions have filed a complaint with HHS’ Office of Civil Rights about Hartford Hospital sending letters to union…
CT Health Foundation seeks a communications Officer
The CT Health Foundation is hiring a Communications Officer to manage their Web, social media and e-mail efforts and contribute…
CID will hold rare public hearing on Anthem’s 2011 increase request
The CT Insurance Dept. has decided to hold a public hearing on Anthem’s requests for 2011 premium increases. The Commissioner…
Countering campaign spin and negative ads
Yesterday’s NY Times top editorial is a list of fact checks on campaign distortions about national health reform, the Accountable…
New campaign describes benefits of Connecticut reforms
The Universal Health Care Foundation of CT has launched a new public education campaign about the benefits of SustiNet and…
CT teen pregnancy rates down
The rate of pregnancies among CT teens dropped to 22.9 per 1,000 girls in 2008, down from 23.1 the year…
Large employers urge Hartford Hospital to be reasonable in Anthem negotiations
Rate negotiations between Anthem and Hartford Hospital have become tense as the October 31st contract end date nears, according to…