Blog

Study finds federal Medicaid cuts will drop 114,300 people and cost $8.3 billion in CT

By Ellen Andrews | March 14, 2026

A new study by RAND researchers details the likely Medicaid impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (HR-1) by state.…

Analysis: A Bad Deal for Connecticut Just Got Worse

By Ellen Andrews | March 10, 2026

In 2024 Connecticut signed up for AHEAD, a problematic health reform plan promoted by the Biden administration to start in…

Updated: HUSKY and work requirements – How to make it work

By Ellen Andrews | March 4, 2026

Download the update with revisions highlighted Download a clean version We’ve updated our paper with recommendations for implementing federal changes…

CTNJ: Advice to CT’s next Medicaid Director

By Ellen Andrews | February 23, 2026

Welcome. You’re taking on a big job at a difficult time. Your program covers healthcare for one in five state…

Reference pricing lowers healthcare prices, could save CT millions

By Ellen Andrews | February 9, 2026

Download the backgrounder Hospital prices are driving up healthcare costs making coverage unaffordable, in Connecticut and across the US. It’s…

Governor proposes breaking up OHS

By Ellen Andrews | February 4, 2026

In his budget proposal today, Governor Lamont wisely proposed delegating the many functions under the Office of Health Strategy (OHS)…

Advocacy Toolbox resources for legislative session

By Ellen Andrews | January 30, 2026

Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session starts this Wednesday, February 4th and healthcare will be a hot topic this year. Just a…

CT  first state to publicly report ED wait times

By Ellen Andrews | January 22, 2026

Like most states, Connecticut ‘s Emergency Departments (Eds) are overcrowded, causing staff burnout, crowding, and worse patient outcomes. To highlight…

CTNJ: To make healthcare affordable, break up OHS

By Ellen Andrews | January 21, 2026

Candidates are hearing a lot about affordability, in Connecticut and across the country. Rising healthcare costs are a big part…