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Health Care Cabinet continues to debate reform plan; Medicaid commitment on downside risk reversed

By Ellen Andrews | October 12, 2016

Yesterday’s Health Care Cabinet meeting started with a statement by the Lieutenant Governor stating that the commitment made last year…

CT Medicaid ACOs announced

By Ellen Andrews | October 5, 2016

Provider networks authorized to negotiate for participation in PCMH+ (formerly MQISSP), CT Medicaid’s new shared savings program, have been announced.…

Downside risk explainer and response to Strawman payment model proposal published

By Ellen Andrews | October 5, 2016

In response to questions, we’ve published two new documents about the most controversial part of the Health Care Cabinet’s Strawman…

CT Health Reform Dashboard – Troubling Cabinet reform proposal would move CT backward

By Ellen Andrews | October 3, 2016

October’s CT Health Reform Dashboardupdate reflects the controversy surrounding the Health Care Cabinet’s controversial proposal for state health reform. The…

Connecticut ranks 4th in nation for health of women and children

By Ellen Andrews | September 28, 2016

The  newest report by America’s Health Rankings finds that women and children in Connecticut are healthier than women and children…

Kaiser Medicaid and state marketplace implementation brief highlights CT

By Ellen Andrews | September 22, 2016

Three years into ACA expansions, the Kaiser Foundation has highlighted how four states, including CT, are streamlining eligibility and enrollment.…

Recognize the people that keep CT healthy — Nominate a Health Care Hero

By Ellen Andrews | September 21, 2016

The Hartford Business Journal is again seeking nominations for outstanding health care leaders who epitomize a “hero” when it comes…

CTNJ highlights concerns with Cabinet reform proposal

By Ellen Andrews | September 20, 2016

“It’s not everyday that healthcare advocates and the Department of Social Services agree, but that’s what’s happening in a debate…

Medicaid update – HUSKY parents’ fate, access monitoring plan, eligibility systems update and first look at Medicaid impact of controversial Health Care Cabinet proposal

By Ellen Andrews | September 19, 2016

This month’s Medicaid Council meeting began with ongoing concerns about what happened to HUSKY parents cut off the program at…