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PCCM provider forums scheduled

By Ellen Andrews | October 8, 2008

DSS has scheduled three forums for providers to learn more about PCCM. They are all at 6:30 pm. October 21…

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Report: CT family premiums rising 8.2X faster than earnings

By Ellen Andrews | October 8, 2008

A new report by Families USA finds that from 2000 to 2007, family health insurance premiums in CT rose from…

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DSS asks CMS for a HUSKY delay

By Ellen Andrews | September 30, 2008

The administration has asked the federal government for a four month delay for moving HUSKY families into the new HMOs.…

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Drug company Cephalon will pay CT $6 million fine

By Ellen Andrews | September 30, 2008

CT’s Attorney General announced yesterday that Cephalon, Inc. will pay $425 million nationally and $6.13 million to CT for illegally…

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Critical Condition documentary showing tomorrow night

By Ellen Andrews | September 29, 2008

PBS’ POV series tomorrow night at 9pm will be, Critical Condition, describeing the barriers to accessing care for America’s uninsured.…

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Legislature and Comptroller announce audit of DSS

By Ellen Andrews | September 24, 2008

Legislative leaders and Comptroller Nancy Wyman announced today that the Comptroller’s office will conduct an audit of DSS to eliminate…

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PCCM public hearing and RFA out

By Ellen Andrews | September 24, 2008

The Appropriations and Human Services Committees held a public hearing today on DSS’ proposal for a PCCM pilot for HUSKY.…

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CTHPP is seeking a Program Director

By Ellen Andrews | September 22, 2008

The CT Health Policy Project is hiring a Director of Programs. The position involves coordinating consumer assistance and educational programming…

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DSS answers Medicaid Managed Care Council on HUSKY and Charter Oak costs

By Ellen Andrews | September 20, 2008

Yesterday’s Medicaid Managed Care Council was standing room only for what is generally a dry actuarial discussion about rate setting.…

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