CT officials decried the ‘chaos’ and called for stronger state laws protecting doctors—with less than 48 hours to go in legislative session.
Katy Golvala
Katy Golvala is CT Mirror's health reporter. Originally from New Jersey, Katy earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Mathematics from Williams College and received a master’s degree in Business and Economic Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in August 2021. Her work experience includes roles as a Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney, a Reporter and Researcher at Investment Wires, and a Reporter at Inframation, covering infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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CT House passes transportation bill relaxing clean bus mandates
Officials say the measures, allowing the state to purchase diesel buses, come in response to changing environmental policy under Trump.
Posted inHealth
Bristol Hospital aims to finalize UConn deal by January
Executives at Bristol Health and UConn Health have signed a letter of intent for the latter to buy Bristol Hospital by 2027.
Posted inHealth
Will this be the year CT lawmakers curb private equity in health care?
Legislators will try for a third time to address fallout from the private equity ownership of 3 CT hospitals. Previous attempts have failed.
Posted inHealth
Lamont’s vaccine bill HB 5044 gets final passage in CT Senate
The proposal would expand the power of the CT public health commissioner to establish vaccine recommendations, among other measures.
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Lamont’s vaccine bill HB 5044 passes after heated debate in CT House
Gov. Ned Lamont’s bill expanding Connecticut’s authority over immunizations was poised to pass the House Tuesday, following a lengthy debate.
Posted inInvestigations
In CT, doctors now sue patients most over medical bills, surpassing hospitals
Physicians, dentists and other non-hospital providers account for more than 80% of health care debt collection cases in Connecticut courts.
Posted inHealth
CT to finalize Day Kimball Hospital acquisition this fall
A deal for the UConn Health Center to take over Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam is on track to be finalized by this fall, officials said.
Posted inHealth
Lamont pushes health insurance tax credits for CT small businesses
Ned Lamont’s proposal offers a tax credit to businesses that help cover the cost for employees who buy their own health insurance plans.
Posted inHealth
In CT’s Black community, advocates combat organ donation myths
Historic mistrust of the medical system often makes donation discussions sensitive in Black communities. Advocates are trying to change that.
Posted inHealth
What to know about Lamont’s plan to expand CT vaccine authority
Gov. Ned Lamont said the bill would expand CT’s authority over vaccine policy amid “mixed messages” at the federal level.
Posted inHealth
Senate Dems propose their own $200M ‘CT option’ health care bill
The Senate Dems’ “CT option” builds on Gov. Ned Lamont’s actions and own proposal to create a state health care option, but goes further.
Posted inHuman Services
CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts
SB 497 would provide a year of food assistance for certain “vulnerable” populations using dollars from CT’s $500M Federal Cuts Response Fund.
Posted inHealth
‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program
Lamont proposed ending Community First Choice, which provides at-home care to all who qualify. Families are confused, worried and angry.
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HB 5044 vaccine expansion bill draws lengthy debate at CT legislature
Two bills, HB 5044 and SB 450, seek to expand the power of CT’s Public Health Commissioner to establish vaccine recommendations.