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Analysis: State agencies need partners to avoid the havoc that’s coming
Lately, I’ve been reminded of both the importance and the difficulty in working with state agencies. But collaboration between state…
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Medicaid chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated
We’ve made a massive update to the Medicaid chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers…
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Analysis: CT is a National Leader in Fight to Control Drug Costs
This year, Connecticut passed meaningful laws to control stubbornly-high prescription drug prices. According to the Office of Health Strategy, prescription…
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Coverage chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated
We’ve refreshed the numbers, links, and trends in the Coverage chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by…
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Updated data tool finds CT life expectancy 8 years better than US, but large disparities
County Health Rankings has updated their massive dataset for 2025, and Connecticut is doing well overall. We live longer than…
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CT is underfunding public health despite growing risks, Updated CT Public Health resource
Public health focuses on preventing health problems rather than the more costly treatment of patients when they are ill. Experts…
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Opinion: Advice From An Advocate For Connecticut’s Next OHS Commissioner
Last week, the Governor announced that Diedre Gifford will be leaving the state Office of Health Strategy (OHS) next month.…
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Nutrition initiative could save $908 million per year in CT healthcare spending – Potential Medicaid LTC spending relief option
Medically tailored meals (MTMs) could save Connecticut $6,299 net per year per person, by far the highest savings among states,…
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Reform section updated in CT Healthcare Explained
We’ve updated the Reform chapter of CT Healthcare Explained, our explainer website cutting through the complexities of our state’s healthcare…
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