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Patient-Centered Medical Homes in national reform
Very early this morning, the US Senate overcame the last barrier to passing historic health care reform. The bill they…
Read MoreMA anti-smoking program helped 30,000 people quit; exceeds expectations
Three years ago when policymakers in Massachusetts voted to cover anti-smoking treatment under Medicaid, they expected to eventually see results.…
Read MorePatient-centered medical home committee meeting
Yesterday’s meeting of the SustiNet patient-centered medical home (PCMH) committee was full of energy. The discussion highlighted the tension between…
Read MoreNew report finds CT will gain 225,000 new insured if national health reform passes
A new report by Families USA finds that in ten years CT will have 225,000 more insured residents than we…
Read MoreMedicaid Managed Care Council update
Friday’s meeting was depressing. The Community Health Centers reported on their large increases in patient volume made possible by investments…
Read MoreCT 28th in nation in tobacco prevention spending, and that’s the good news
CT is up to 28th among states in spending on tobacco prevention, according to a new report from the Campaign…
Read MoreHow reducing health care costs could work
Many pundits have criticized the national health reform bills because they don’t do enough to reduce costs – to “bend…
Read MoreObesity and tobacco forum
The CT Public Health Policy Institute will hold a breakfast forum on overweight and obesity in CT and tobacco use…
Read MoreInsurance Dept. approves United-Health Net acquisition
Not surprisingly, the CT Insurance Dept. (CID) has approved United Health’s proposal to purchase information on all Health Net members,…
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