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Webinar on new HIE for Connecticut

By Ellen Andrews | February 13, 2018

For years, Connecticut providers and payers have been begging for a functional Health Information Exchange (HIE). An HIE allows providers…

Good news on Medicaid costs, but big problems with transportation

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

At Friday’s Medicaid Council meeting, DSS reported that per person costs in CT’s Medicaid program continue to provide relief to…

CTNJ: Poll says Healthcare, Insurance Costs Threaten Connecticut’s Standard of Living

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

Connecticut voters are worried about healthcare costs and don’t believe state government is doing enough, according to a new poll.…

Poor choice of monitor in YNHH-L+M deal undermines accountability

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

Yale-New Haven Health has chosen Deloitte & Touche to monitor compliance with conditions of their acquisition of Lawrence + Memorial…

CT remains costly for Long Term Services and Supports while demand grows

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

A new survey by Genworth Financial finds that costs for Long Term Services and Support in Connecticut are among the…

Medicaid update: New data on high-cost, high-need members

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

Friday’s Medicaid Council meeting focused on CT’s participation in a national technical assistance program to identify and meet the needs…

Medicaid update: New data on high-cost, high-need members

By Ellen Andrews | February 12, 2018

Friday’s Medicaid Council meeting focused on CT’s participation in a national technical assistance program to identify and meet the needs…

SIM update

By Ellen Andrews | February 11, 2018

Across various meetings this month we’ve received a few updates on CT’s SIM planning. CT is competing with 17 other…

Poll of CT voters finds healthcare/insurance costs threaten their standard of living, that CT doesn’t spend enough on Medicaid and healthcare

By Ellen Andrews | February 8, 2018

A new poll of Connecticut voters for SEIU finds 46% cite healthcare/insurance costs as a major problem they face in…