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February health policy web quiz

By Ellen Andrews | February 2, 2009

Test your knowledge of an individual insurance mandate – what it would mean for CT, the challenges, and costs. Take…

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CT’s state and national legislators express concerns about forcing HUSKY families into inadequate HMOs effective today

By Ellen Andrews | February 1, 2009

Friday morning state legislators gathered for a press conference outlining their concerns that DSS plans to force 60,000 HUSKY consumers…

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House stimulus package would give CT $474 million for Medicaid; COBRA subsidies for unemployed

By Ellen Andrews | January 29, 2009

Yesterday the US House passed an $819 billion stimulus package meant to reverse the declining economy. A great deal of…

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The character of our social networks may be genetic; why women have more trouble losing weight; inaugural luncheon weighs in at 3,048 calories

By Ellen Andrews | January 28, 2009

A new study finds that the structure and size of our network of friends may be genetic. Researchers found identical…

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Health 1st Authority worsens individual mandate language

By Ellen Andrews | January 27, 2009

In their last meeting, the Health 1st Authority announced a change to their draft report in the individual mandate language…

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Dodd hears from public, policymakers on national health reform

By Ellen Andrews | January 26, 2009

Friday 675 people attended a hearing held by Senator Chris Dodd in East Hartford to learn what CT residents need…

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China to spend $124 billion to boost health care system

By Ellen Andrews | January 22, 2009

Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that China, facing economic problems like the US, will invest $124 billion over the next…

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Universal Health Care Foundation unveils comprehensive health reform plan

By Ellen Andrews | January 21, 2009

The Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut released its plan for health care reform on January 13, 2009 at a…

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HUSKY/PCCM update

By Ellen Andrews | January 10, 2009

Yesterday’s meeting of the Medicaid Managed Care Council was lively, but ended before addressing some important issues. The Commissioner acknowledged…

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