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Legislative Health Care Study Group
For the last few months, a small group of Connecticut legislators and other officials has been meeting to explore health…
Comptroller announces cost-saving health program for municipalities
Today Comptroller Nancy Wyman is announcing a new venture from her office that could save CT cities and towns tens…
Eligibility income levels increase tomorrow
Many programs, including HUSKY and Medicaid, base eligibility determinations on the Federal Poverty Level – an antiquated mechanism, that shortchanges…
Notes from Massachusetts
It’s always dangerous to visit other states – you are reminded of how far Connecticut has to go. I spent…
Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick airs tonight
The first of a seven part documentary on health disparities, Unnatural Causes, begins tonight at 10 pm on CPTV. Tonight’s…
Appropriations passes a budget
Today, the Appropriations Committee passed their version of the state budget, about $100 million below the Governor’s proposal. The Committee…
Anthem not bidding on Charter Oak or HUSKY
Last week, Anthem sent a letter notifying DSS that they will not be submitting a bid for the joint HUSKY/Charter…
Consider an internship at the CT Health Policy Project
Are you interested in making a difference for CT consumers struggling to get the health care they need? To help…
The mortgage crisis and medical debt
I was floored when I picked up the paper the other day and read that the Federal Reserve is bailing…