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Health care figures prominently in US middle class worries
The Pew Research Center’s annual survey of America’s middle class finds that one in five says that it’s likely their…
The high cost of prescription drugs
In the last month, we’ve fielded a number of calls to the Consumer Helpline (1.888.873.4585) about the high cost of…
CT Health Notes highlights
Some highlights from the latest CT Health Notes — the CT Health Policy Project’s e-newsletter: • UConn hospital study recommends…
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…