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CT is underfunding public health despite growing risks, Updated CT Public Health resource

By Ellen Andrews | May 21, 2025

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

By Ellen Andrews | May 15, 2025

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

By Ellen Andrews | April 9, 2025

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

By Ellen Andrews | April 2, 2025

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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HUSKY still very efficient but drugs are driving up costs

By Ellen Andrews | March 20, 2025

Read the full report Like other states, Connecticut Medicaid per member costs are beginning to increase after dropping during COVID.…

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DSS’s comprehensive HUSKY report finds a very strong program, with plans to improve

By Ellen Andrews | February 6, 2025

In response to 2023 legislation, on Tuesday DSS provided a 72-page comprehensive description and analysis of Connecticut’s Medicaid program to…

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Analysis: Trump order jeopardizes cost effective, life-changing cure for sickle cell

By Ellen Andrews | February 3, 2025

We are lucky to live in a time when creative scientists are developing life-changing new cures for debilitating genetic diseases.…

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ICER’s 4th annual report finds progress in fair access to prescription drugs

By Ellen Andrews | December 19, 2024

Over the last four years, barriers facing patients getting access to cost effective drugs in commercial plans and the Veteran’s…

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More questions and answers on DSS’s plan for HUSKY maternity bundles

By Ellen Andrews | December 12, 2024

Read the new questions and answers DSS is planning to move Medicaid payments for maternity services from the current fee-for-service…

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