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US safe injection sites could save lives and save cities up to $4.35 million each year

By Ellen Andrews | October 6, 2020

Allowing safe sites for injecting opioids in the US would save lives and lower healthcare spending significantly for affected communities,…

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Commercial plans pay Connecticut hospitals 215% of Medicare prices, but that’s better than most states; No evidence of Medicaid or Medicare cost shifting

By Ellen Andrews | September 28, 2020

A new data set and report from RAND finds that Connecticut hospital prices paid by commercial plan were 215% of…

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CT ranks 5th among states in providing Long Term Services and Supports

By Ellen Andrews | September 25, 2020

Connecticut is improving Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for older adults, people with physical disabilities, and their caregivers rising to…

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Advocates urge Cost Cap delay for data, safety

By Ellen Andrews | September 22, 2020

A group of advocates sent Governor Lamont a letter about the Cost Cap project today raising new, heightened concerns since…

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OHS committee considers how to sell the Cost Cap to stakeholders

By Ellen Andrews | September 17, 2020

Last week’s meeting of the Office of Healthcare Strategy’s Cost Cap committee, as they are wrapping up the project design,…

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COVID hit Medicaid hard

By Ellen Andrews | September 16, 2020

Medicaid members were about 33% more likely to be diagnosed with COVID than other Connecticut residents, according to CHNCT’s presentation…

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Updated Advocacy Toolbox: How to make a difference, where to start, and how to get there

By Ellen Andrews | September 14, 2020

Healthcare policymaking in CT can be complex and frustrating. But you’re not alone and there is help. With generous support…

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Book Club — The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s Mind

By Ellen Andrews | September 7, 2020

By Jonah Berger There are lots of books on persuasion. Most don’t add much to the last one. But The…

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Half of Americans concerned about bankruptcy from a health event

By Ellen Andrews | September 4, 2020

A new Gallup poll from July finds that 50% of Americans were concerned that a health event in their household…

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