Many pediatric ophthalmologists limit the number of Medicaid patients they serve or don’t see them at all because HUSKY pays too little.
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.
Posted inJustice
Probe of DOC doctor finds issues with credentials, patient care
The ombuds probe cited serious complaints against Francisco Lupis related to patient care and no record of compliance with CT qualifications.
Posted inHealth
Lamont touts CT response to Medicaid cuts, stops short of pledging funds
CT pledged to minimize Medicaid coverage losses but stopped short of committing state funds to offset cuts passed in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’
Posted inHealth
CT announces AI regulations for state employee health plans
Amid a national debate about the dangers of AI, CT unveiled regulations governing the use of the technology by health insurance companies.
Posted inHealth
CT court upholds state law: No religious exemptions to vaccines
A Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging a CT law that eliminated religious exemptions from school vaccine requirements.
Posted inHealth
Several on Saint Francis Hospital’s community board resign
The board resignations came after reports of serious patient safety and quality concerns at Saint Francis Hospital, owned by Trinity Health.
Posted inImmigration
In Danbury, Sen. Blumenthal hears ‘emotional’ accounts of ICE operation
Richard Blumenthal hosted a town hall with local officials, attorneys and organizers about last week’s ICE raid—among largest in CT history.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers could subpoena CT Children’s over gender care deal with Trump
Democrats Matt Lesser and Jillian Gilchrest say CT residents deserve to know details of the hospital’s agreement with the Trump administration
Posted inImmigration
In Danbury, some are hiding from ICE. Others are following them.
Over the past year, members of Danbury Unites for Immigrants have prepared for the kind of worst-case scenario that played out last week.
Posted inHealth, Housing
CT funds housing development for Waterbury healthcare workers
Connecticut will provide roughly $11.6 million for the project, which is planned at the former Saint Mary’s Grammar School property.
Posted inHealth
Lawrence+Memorial Hospital staff seek better conditions, higher pay
Picketing workers said declining staff levels are compromising patient care but higher compensation would aid recruiting and retention.
Posted inHealth
Where CT residents can get free help navigating Medicare
CHOICES aims to provide free, unbiased counseling on all things Medicare to CT residents and their caregivers. Here’s what to know.
Posted inHealth
CT health providers work to curb HUSKY losses from ‘Big Beautiful’ bill
Federal changes to Medicaid eligibility take effect in January, and 110K CT residents could lose HUSKY. Hospitals and clinics are preparing.
Posted inHealth
Will CT’s new healthcare affordability measures lower costs?
Connecticut aims to penalize healthcare providers when cost growth exceeds state benchmarks. But federal changes could complicate the plan.
Posted inHealth
Trinity Health cited most among CT hospitals for patient safety
Saint Francis Hospital has received nine ‘immediate jeopardy’ violations since 2023, the most in CT, and Johnson Memorial ranks second.