The proposal would expand the power of the CT public health commissioner to establish vaccine recommendations, among other measures.
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’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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Will CT recoup $127M in taxes owed by Prospect Medical Holdings?
At a ribbon-cutting at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday, Gov. Lamont said it’s unclear how much in unpaid taxes CT will recover from Prospect.
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What to know about Lamont’s “CT option” plan for health care
Gov. Ned Lamont wants a bill passed to study the feasibility of a “Connecticut option” — a new health plan for universal, affordable care.
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Emergency legislation would create acquisition loophole for UConn Health
The provision, tucked into a sprawling bill, would allow UConn to add behavioral health beds without going through state approval process.
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CT lawmakers explore legislation to curb medical credit cards
Thousands of CT providers offer option to apply for medical credit cards to cover out-of-pocket costs. Lawmakers want consumer protections.