CTNJ: To make healthcare affordable, break up OHS

Candidates are hearing a lot about affordability, in Connecticut and across the country. Rising healthcare costs are a big part of the problem, erasing any wage increases. Connecticut is among the most expensive states for health insurance premiums,  and they’re rising fast. Our state Office of Health Strategy is tasked with finding solutions that lower costs and improve quality. Setting a statewide healthcare strategy requires deep data analysis and focus. But the agency has grown too big, juggling too many plates. The state should move some of their many responsibilities back to better homes and allow OHS to focus on the mission. Read more