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New data mapping tool gives changes in uninsured rates by CT town
The CT Data Collaborative has entered new Census data into a mapping tool that gives, among other metrics, the percent…
YNHH, clinics respond to state questions on primary care plan
Yesterday Yale-New Haven Hospital responded to questions from the state prompted by community and advocate concerns at a recent public…
AccessHealthCT enrollment down in early numbers but 23% of CT uninsured could get bronze-level coverage with no premiums
There are affordable coverage options available for many CT uninsured but they need to apply soon. An analysis by the…
More press and a defense on YNHH, clinics plan for New Haven primary care
Both concerns and support were raised at the public hearing about the proposal to close Yale-New Haven’s primary care clinics,…
ICER seeking new members of comparative effectiveness panel
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has opened nominations for their New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council.…
Health Affairs: CHC, Inc. eConsult program saved on specialty care and improved access
This month’s Health Affairs includes a study on the effectiveness of eConsults for Medicaid members needing specialty care. Specialty referrals…
CTNJ: Analysis – Clinic plan could hit state budget, raise patient costs, increase barriers to access
Last week the state Office of Health Strategy held a public hearing on a plan to transfer 28,500 mostly Medicaid…
Lamont transition health committee first meeting
The Lamont transition policy committees held their first meeting in Willimantic yesterday. After public speeches, the committees began their work…
Public hearing on controversial YNHH primary care plan this week
The state Office of Health Strategy (formerly OHCA) will be holding a CON public hearing next Wednesday November 28th at…