Report estimates CT will be short 5,700 healthcare providers by 2028, but far better than other states

By Ellen Andrews | September 3, 2024

Download the analysis A new report from Mercer estimates shortages, and surpluses, in critical health care provider categories in 2028…

Happy Birthday to us

By Ellen Andrews | August 30, 2024

The CT Health Policy Project turns 25 on September 1st. No party, but there will be cake. Anniversaries evoke memories…

CT Healthcare Explained is updating

By Ellen Andrews | July 16, 2024

We are taking on the massive project of updating CT Healthcare Explained. We just finished the Workforce chapter, including updated…

CT inflation adjusted RN and NP pay

By Ellen Andrews | June 19, 2024

Becker’s Hospital Review has calculated 2023/2024 hourly pay levels for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) by state. Adjusted…

Good and bad news in CT hospital fair share spending

By Ellen Andrews | June 13, 2024

US non-profit hospitals receive federal, state, and local tax breaks totaling tens of billions of dollars. Taxpayers must pay more…

CT Mirror Viewpoint: Husky MCOs would harm access to mental health care

By Ellen Andrews | June 13, 2024

A new CT Mirror Viewpoint from a HUSKY mental health provider describes why the Governor’s idea to bring managed care…

Medicaid MCOs and cost savings – What the evidence says

By Ellen Andrews | May 14, 2024

Go to the full report Governor Lamont is reportedly considering a plan to have private insurance managed care plans (MCOs)…

US News: CT is 3rd best in US for healthcare

By Ellen Andrews | May 7, 2024

Based on surveys of state residents on their priorities for state government and health data, Connecticut is third best among…

Book Club – Super Forecasting: The Art and Science of Predicting

By Ellen Andrews | April 25, 2024

The title makes a big promise, but this book delivers. The book starts with examples through history of “experts” who…

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