Updated: HUSKY and work requirements – How to make it work

By Ellen Andrews | March 4, 2026

Download the update with revisions highlighted Download a clean version We’ve updated our paper with recommendations for implementing federal changes…

Reference pricing lowers healthcare prices, could save CT millions

By Ellen Andrews | February 9, 2026

Download the backgrounder Hospital prices are driving up healthcare costs making coverage unaffordable, in Connecticut and across the US. It’s…

CT  first state to publicly report ED wait times

By Ellen Andrews | January 22, 2026

Like most states, Connecticut ‘s Emergency Departments (Eds) are overcrowded, causing staff burnout, crowding, and worse patient outcomes. To highlight…

New resource on CT health equity

By Ellen Andrews | January 6, 2026

Making data actionable, the Connecticut Health Equity Dashboards offer a single source of detailed information on important health and social…

Analysis: Why is quality always TBD?

By Ellen Andrews | January 5, 2026

The quality of healthcare in Connecticut is average at best. Poor quality care compromises our health. But too often, improving…

Reference pricing lowers healthcare prices, could save CT millions

By Ellen Andrews | December 11, 2025

Hospital prices are driving up healthcare costs making coverage unaffordable, in Connecticut and across the US. It’s hard to reduce…

Still the best kept secret in CT healthcare – CID insurer report card

By Ellen Andrews | December 1, 2025

The 2025 annual CT health insurance plan comparison report from the CT Insurance Department (CID) is an underappreciated gold mine…

Workforce chapter in CT Healthcare Explained updated

By Ellen Andrews | November 23, 2025

We’ve updated the  Workforce chapter of CT Healthcare Explained. The update was prompted by new numbers and new topics, including…

Analysis: The real goal of Medicaid work requirements

By Ellen Andrews | November 20, 2025

An old saying goes, there’s no right way to do the wrong thing. I hope that’s not true. Connecticut has…

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