OP-ED | Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Break the Bank
Alzheimer’s disease affects six million Americans, stealing memories years before it takes lives. Aduhelm, the first drug intended to treat…
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New Medicaid homelessness prevention program shows promise
Starting August 1st, Medicaid members at risk of homelessness will have access to housing support services and subsidies through the…
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BOOK CLUB — The Right Price: A Value-Based Prescription for Drug Costs
For your summer reading. The Right Price: A Value-Based Prescription for Drug Costs offers the best explanation I’ve found of…
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ANALYSIS | Who In Health Care Made Money on COVID?
Many COVID heroes who put their lives at risk or died caring for others. We all owe healthcare providers, scientists,…
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CT ‘deaths of despair’ high and rising faster than other states
In 2019 per capita, Connecticut had 19% more deaths due to alcohol, drugs or suicide and these deaths of despair…
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CT’s well-being is improving, even during the pandemic
Connecticut ranked seventh among states in overall health and well-being last year, according to the latest Community Well-Being Index from…
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CT hospitals rank 15th among states in avoiding low value care, worst in New England
Every 80 seconds a US hospital provides a low value test or procedures to an older adult, putting hundreds of…
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CT hospital quality improves in new CMS star ratings
Download the report Connecticut hospitals improved their overall quality performance this year, according to Medicare.gov Compare’s 2021 update. Connecticut hospitals…
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CT ozone pollution among worst in US
Fairfield is the 19th most ozone polluted US county for 2017-2019 according to the American Lung Association’s latest report on…
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