Opinion: Advice From An Advocate For Connecticut’s Next OHS Commissioner

Last week, the Governor announced that Diedre Gifford will be leaving the state Office of Health Strategy (OHS) next month. The agency has an ambitious mission — access to high quality, affordable healthcare for every state resident. It’s a heavy lift. Healthcare prices keep rising, the quality of care is just average, and everyone has an opinion. Expectations are high and options are few. It’s a difficult job and Dr. Gifford does it well. She will be hard to replace. Read more