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From the helpline
An uninsured consumer called our office looking for help paying bills to two hospitals. He had been placed into collections…
New plan for Dempsey hospital
The Governor and UConn unveiled their newest plan to revive John Dempsey Hospital at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.…
Report finds CT long term care skewed toward nursing homes
A new report by the CT Regional Institute finds that the way we pay for long term care costs us…
Nancy Pelosi visits New Haven to talk about health care reform
US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke to about 100 advocates, providers, and policymakers yesterday at the Graduate Club…
Buying insurance can be confusing
When I was at a friend’s house recently, his parents were in the process of choosing a health plan because…
PCCM bill public hearing
Tuesday the Human Services Committee heard HB-5297, An Act Concerning Statewide Expansion of the Primary Care Case Management Pilot Program.…
Governor proposes more cuts to health care
To address the growing budget deficit, the Governor’s mitigation plan includes $13.7 million in new cuts to health care programs.…
Hearing on hospital error reporting proposal
Yesterday the Public Health Committee heard SB-248, An Act Concerning Adverse Events at Hospitals and Outpatient Surgical Facilities. Proponents argue…
A fresh perspective
At the beginning of February the National Association of Free Clinics ran a free clinic in Hartford, and for the…