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Good news on CCIP – SIM’s plan for Medicaid
As recommended by independent advocates and others at from the Care Management Committee, DSS and SIM have agreed to make…
Advocates’ concerns to preserve PCMHs in Medicaid reform rejected
Last week independent advocates sent a letter to DSS urging them to preserve and support person-centered medical homes (PCMHs) in…
Medicaid creating a committee to assess access to care
Prompted by new federal regulations, at today’s Medicaid Council meeting DSS announced the creation of a Medicaid Medical Care Advisory…
Advocates’ letter urges delay of SIM plans for Medicaid
Fifteen independent advocates sent a letter to the administration yesterday expressing deep concerns with SIM’s Community and Clinical Integration Plan (CCIP) for…
Health Care Cabinet – RI, MA reforms reviewed, hospitals’ response to price presentation
Today’s Health Care Cabinet meeting was as fascinating as last month’s. We heard again from the consultants working with the…
Survey of CT ACOs – early yet, good intentions but uncertain future
Together with the Hartford Business Journal, the CT Health Policy Project conducted the first survey of CT ACOs finding some…
FDA flu vaccine meeting – lots of smart people doing important work, tons of wonk fun
Today’s FDA meeting to vote on what subtypes next year’s flu vaccine will include was fascinating. As more than one…
March web quiz: Medicaid costs in CT
Test your knowledge of Medicaid costs in CT. Take the March CT Health Policy Webquiz.
CT Health Reform update – hospital consolidation delay allows breathing room but weak SIM proposal for Medicaid is troubling
The Governor’s Executive Order to delay approvals of large hospital consolidations leads the CT Health Reform Dashboardupdates this month. $185…