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Two job openings

By Ellen Andrews | September 9, 2010

The health policy sector of the economy is doing its part to reduce unemployment. The Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition is…

Conversion to risk corridors in HUSKY seems less likely

By Ellen Andrews | September 8, 2010

As reported by Christine Stuart at CT News Junkie, in a meeting yesterday the Executive Committee of the Medicaid Managed…

Will Charter Oak survive?

By Ellen Andrews | September 8, 2010

An interesting story by Arielle Levin Becker at the CT Mirror asks whether Charter Oak will survive after Governor Rell…

Win Win — state cigarette tax increased revenue and reduced smoking

By Ellen Andrews | September 7, 2010

The $1/pack tax increase in cigarette taxes implemented last October brought in over $100 million while seven million fewer packs…

Almost half of Americans use a prescription medication each month

By Ellen Andrews | September 3, 2010

Forty eight percent of Americans reported that they had taken a prescription medication in the last month, according to new…

Forty seven CT employers qualify for early retiree reinsurance program

By Ellen Andrews | September 2, 2010

Nationally less than one in three large firms offer health benefits to retirees. Premiums and deductibles for early retirees can…

September webquiz — CT teens and risky behavior

By Ellen Andrews | September 1, 2010

Test your knowledge of CT teens and risky behavior. Take the September CT Health Policy Webquiz.

Candidates’ health care positions forming

By Ellen Andrews | August 31, 2010

Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent interviewed both candidates for Governor about their plans and a lot of the…

On the passing of Brandon Levan

By Ellen Andrews | August 30, 2010

We have some very sad news to share. Brandon Levan passed away last week after a three month bout with…