Physicians and hospital leadership say the units provide a calm, healing environment for patients arriving with mental health crises.
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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Lamont pledges to extend ACA subsidies. His gubernatorial challengers are split
Ned Lamont and challenger Josh Elliott would continue ACA subsidies beyond 2027. Ryan Fazio wants to address high healthcare costs first.
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Three CT prisons have limited AC as temperatures soar
Temps in CT will reach the mid-to-high 90s this week. More than 2,600 people at 3 state prisons have limited access to air conditioning.
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CT chief justice aims to pilot ‘behavioral health court’ in New Haven
The task force includes doctors, law enforcement, educators and addiction treatment specialists who will shape how the court works.
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ACA coverage losses surge in Connecticut after subsidy expiration
More than 22,000 people enrolled in Access Health CT in 2026 lost coverage in the first six months of the year, a 75% increase over last year.
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Yale health system ousted CEO Chris O’Connor following financial woes, failed hospital deal
Chris O’Connor’s abrupt exit from Yale New Haven Health System followed financial strain, failed Prospect hospital deal, mounting pressures.
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Yale New Haven Health System CEO steps down
Christopher O’Connor, chief executive of Yale New Haven Health System, is stepping down from his role, according to an announcement Monday.
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Medicaid costs surged in 2024. It’s still CT’s cheapest insurance
Despite the increase, Medicaid maintained the lowest costs per enrollee of any market — even when compared to commercial insurance.
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CT DOC report sheds light on overdose death and raises questions
Tyler Cole and Ronald Johnson died from the combined effects of methadone and other medications while incarcerated at Garner Correctional.
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About 110,000 poor CT adults could lose Medicaid coverage
CT officials are scrambling to avert a swell in uninsured patients forced to seek care through hospital emergency departments.
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CT community health workers still waiting for Medicaid support
A 2023 law requiring CT’s Medicaid program to pay for services provided by community health workers has yet to be implemented.
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CT to cancel medical debt for another 97,000 residents
This marks the fourth round of an initiative that has erased $513M in medical debt for more than 250,000 patients since its launch in 2024.
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Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut
Four in 10 US adults have medical or dental debt. CT Mirror and KFF Health News interviewed nearly 40 patients who were sued by providers.
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CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays
The CT Department of Correction announced a slate of reforms focused on improving the quality of healthcare for people who are incarcerated.
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CT health legislation: Focus on vaccines, Medicaid rates, private equity in 2026
Connecticut lawmakers tackled several long-standing healthcare issues during this year’s legislative session. Here’s what they passed.
