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CT health provider capacity varies significantly
A new mapping and data tool from CMS allows web visitors to visualize the density of a range of health…
ICER seeks comment on Value Framework Changes for Ultra-Rare Condition Treatments
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review(ICER) has proposed adaptations to its value framework for very rare conditions. ICER is…
Quality challenges remain in CT Medicaid PCMHs
Also at Friday’s meeting, DSS reported on a selection of quality results from 2015, highlighting concerns. The results compared quality…
Déjà vu at Medicaid Council meeting
Friday’s Medicaid Council meeting focused on the controversialPCMH+ shared savings program reminding many observers of years of rosy DSS presentations…
Sen. Blumenthal holding fifth hearing on ACA replacement bills
Friday at 2pm Senator Blumenthal will convene an emergency field hearing to collect input from Connecticut residents on current proposals…
ACA repeal, Medicaid, personalized medicine, and bioscience highlight at ERC Annual Meeting in Connecticut next month
Join CSG-ERC for our 2017 Annual Meeting and Policy Forum August 13 to 16 in Uncasville, CT. Health programming includes…
Lowest wage workers least likely to be offered health benefits at work
Only 22% of Americas earning the lowest ten percent of wages are offered medical benefits by their employer, according…
Pervasive uncertainty affects CT Health Reform Dashboard
July’s CT Health Reform Dashboard reflects growing uncertainty at the state and federal levels. If passed, Congressional proposals to replace…
Sen. Blumenthal holds third hearing on Senate ACA repeal bill
In response to public concerns, Sen. Richard Blumenthal will hold a third emergency field hearing on the Senate’s Better Care…