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Rally for SustiNet December 14th
The Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care is holding a rally for SustiNet December 14th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Governor-elect Malloy will join the Rally. For more information, go to http://www.ctneweconomy.org/
Read MoreCourant Live Chat today on why insurance rates keep skyrocketing
Join Matt Katz of the CT State Medical Society and Jackie Aube of CIGNA today at noon for a live chat to discuss why health insurance rates continue to climb. If you can’t join at noon, you can email questions ahead.
Read MoreSustiNet public briefings scheduled
Two SustiNet public briefings have been scheduled. Monday Dec. 6 6pm to 9pm Hill Regional Career High School, 140 Legion Avenue, New HavenTuesday Dec. 7 9am to noon Legislative Office Building Room 1D, Hartford A legislative briefing has been scheduled for Dec. 16th from 9am to noon at the LOB Room 2C.
Read MoreHealth Care Advocate position posted
The state is seeking to fill the position of Health Care Advocate. The agency assists consumers struggling to access care in an increasingly hostile environment and makes recommendations to policymakers. For more information, click here.
Read MoreCT Health Foundation seeks a communications Officer
The CT Health Foundation is hiring a Communications Officer to manage their Web, social media and e-mail efforts and contribute to overall Web vision and strategy. The Foundation is looking for at least five years experience in journalism or communications, strong writing and editing skills, extensive experience with Web sites and hands-on knowledge of social…
Read MoreNew campaign describes benefits of Connecticut reforms
The Universal Health Care Foundation of CT has launched a new public education campaign about the benefits of SustiNet and national health reform to our state. A new brochure describes SustiNet, outlines the savings it will bring to businesses and individuals, and why we need Connecticut needs health reform now.Ellen Andrews
Read MoreCelebrate 30 years with the Hispanic Health Council
Join the Hispanic Health Council in celebrating their 30th anniversary. The party is next Thursday, October 21st from 5 to 8pm at the HHC offices, 175 Main Street in Hartford. For over three decades, HHC has been a pillar of Hartford’s large Latino community — working to improve health, fighting for social justice, and building…
Read MoreNational health reform standards may not cover college health plans
The Wall Street Journal raises the question of whether the notoriously inadequate health plans offered to college students will be covered under national health reform regulations. While these plans are generally inexpensive they typically include caps on coverage and would not meet new standards on how much of premiums must be spent on health care.…
Read MoreWebinar cancelled
Unfortunately, the Malloy campaign has cancelled tomorrow’s webinar. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreGubernatorial candidates on health care
Connecticut’s next Governor will face significant challenges in health care as well as exciting new tools and opportunities under national and state health reform efforts. The candidates have both now released their plans. Click here for Dan Malloy’s plan and here for Tom Foley’s plan.Join us for a webinar with Dan Malloy and Nancy Wyman…
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