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We don’t usually highlight federal actions on this blog, but this event promises to be very interesting. Tonight at 9pm CNN is hosting a debate between Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) and Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) on the Future of Obamacare. Senator Sanders has been an outspoken critic of President Trump’s plans to repeal the Affordable…

The non-profit Institute for Clinical and Economic Review has posted for comment their updated Value Assessment Framework. ICER is an independent research institute that analyzes evidence on the effectiveness and value of drugs and other treatments, including evidence-based calculations of prices for new drugs that accurately reflect their value in long-term patient outcomes and highlighting…

For decades Connecticut has struggled with reforming our broken health care system. In several health policy circles, a lack of trust has been suggested as the main barrier to progress. We are seeking thoughts and ideas to build trust across Connecticut’s health care system. Please take a very short confidential surveyto contribute your ideas and…

The Washington Post has published an online tool to predict how four Republican plans to replace Obamacare would affect you and your coverage. Input your age, income, pre-existing conditions, and coverage status hereand the tool uses expert analyses to predict the impact of the leading Republican proposals. While details on the new administration’s plans to…

For decades Connecticut has struggled with reforming our broken health care system. In several health policy circles, a lack of trust has been suggested as the main barrier to progress. We are seeking thoughts and ideas to build trust across Connecticut’s health care system. Please take a very short confidential surveyto contribute your ideas and…

For decades Connecticut has struggled with reforming our broken health care system. In several health policy circles, a lack of trust has been suggested as the main barrier to progress. We are seeking thoughts and ideas to build trust across Connecticut’s health care system. Please take a very short confidential surveyto contribute your ideas and…

Health reform offers Connecticut exciting opportunities to improve our troubled health care systems, but also daunting challenges. In several health policy circles, a lack of trust has been suggested as a barrier to progress. We are seeking thoughts and ideas to build trust across Connecticut’s health care system. Please take a very short confidential survey…

CT’s Health Care Cabinet has voted on a controversial set of recommendations for reforming our state’s health system. The Cabinet will take public comment on their plan at a public hearing on Nov. 15that 9 am in the LOB. In a webinar yesterday, advocates and others heard about the plan, better alternatives to downside risk,…

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review is seeking new members for the New England Comparative Effectiveness Public Advisory Council, in addition to two other councils in California and the Midwest. Many health policy experts blame new technologies for drugs, devices and other innovations with driving health costs up without necessarily improving the quality of…

The Hartford Business Journal is again seeking nominations for outstanding health care leaders who epitomize a “hero” when it comes to helping others in central CT. They can be companies, teams, doctors, nurses, specialists or managers. The deadline for nominations is October 6th. In addition to an awards event on Dec. 1, finalists and winners…