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OP-ED | Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Break the Bank

By Ellen Andrews | June 17, 2021

Alzheimer’s disease affects six million Americans, stealing memories years before it takes lives. Aduhelm, the first drug intended to treat…

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CT physician earns Shkreli award overcharging for COVID tests

By Ellen Andrews | June 15, 2021

Dr. Steven Murphy, a Greenwich internist, has earned a 2020 Shkreli Award from the Lown Institute. Dr. Murphy earned the…

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New Medicaid homelessness prevention program shows promise

By Ellen Andrews | June 11, 2021

Starting August 1st, Medicaid members at risk of homelessness will have access to housing support services and subsidies through the…

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BOOK CLUB — The Right Price: A Value-Based Prescription for Drug Costs

By Ellen Andrews | June 9, 2021

For your summer reading. The Right Price: A Value-Based Prescription for Drug Costs offers the best explanation I’ve found of…

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ANALYSIS | Who In Health Care Made Money on COVID?

By Ellen Andrews | June 4, 2021

Many COVID heroes who put their lives at risk or died caring for others. We all owe healthcare providers, scientists,…

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CT ‘deaths of despair’ high and rising faster than other states

By Ellen Andrews | June 1, 2021

In 2019 per capita, Connecticut had 19% more deaths due to  alcohol, drugs or suicide and these deaths of despair…

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CT’s well-being is improving, even during the pandemic

By Ellen Andrews | May 27, 2021

Connecticut ranked seventh among states in overall health and well-being last year, according to the latest Community Well-Being Index from…

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NPR’s Frontline features Waterbury Hospital and private equity impact on hospitals

By Ellen Andrews | May 24, 2021

The latest NPR/Frontline investigation focuses on very unequal resources at US hospitals due to market forces and unequal government support.…

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Public comment opposing sales of medical records to fund HIE

By Ellen Andrews | May 20, 2021

Read the full comments and the March 2020 letter from 22 advocates with concerns Today the CT Health Policy Project…

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