The issue plays a central role in ongoing negotiations for UConn Health to acquire Waterbury Hospital, currently owned by Prospect.
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 could bond $390M for UConn Health, including Waterbury Hospital purchase
The $390 million in funding would cover the $13 million acquisition of Waterbury Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings.
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How the biggest health systems in CT are using AI in patient care
Doctors at Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare say a new AI tool is transforming how they interact with patients.
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Hartford doula training targets gaps in care for Spanish speakers
The Hispanic Health Council’s doula program is conducted entirely in Spanish and aims to address a maternal health gap in Hartford.
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Formación de doulas atiende desigualdades en el cuidado de hispanohablantes en Hartford
La capacitación se lleva a cabo en español y tiene como objetivo abordar una brecha en la salud materna en Hartford.
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New billing policy by insurers sows confusion among CT physicians
Physicians say the change could lead to lost revenue and increased administrative burden for providers, though confusion about it persists.
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Vaccine hesitancy a growing concern in CT as federal guidance shifts
Connecticut public health experts, including medical school deans and primary care providers, are concerned about increasing vaccine hesitancy.
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Hartford HealthCare offers $86M for 2 Prospect Medical CT hospitals
Hartford HealthCare’s offer for Manchester Memorial and Rockville General Hospitals will serve as the minimum bid in the bankruptcy auction.
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Amid vaccine uncertainty, CT joins regional health coalition with northeast states, NYC
The coalition, which will work on issues like vaccines and infectious disease, marks the latest move by states to take charge of public health.
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CT in talks to buy Bristol, Day Kimball and Waterbury Hospitals
Officials are discussing the purchase of Prospect Medical’s Waterbury Hospital and Bristol and Day Kimball hospitals by UConn Health.
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Howard Sovronsky named CT behavioral health advocate
The CT Office of the Behavioral Health Advocate aims to help residents access behavioral health services and help providers receive payments.
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Who can get a COVID vaccine in CT? Here’s what to know
The state’s Department of Public Health is encouraging children 6 months and older, as well as adults of all ages, to get vaccinated.
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As other states act, demand escalates for CT action on COVID vaccines
After the FDA narrowed eligibility for the COVID vaccine, some states are issuing their own guidance. Advocates want CT to do the same.
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Prospect Medical has yet to name a bidder for its CT hospitals. Now what?
Prospect has yet to disclose potential buyers for court-supervised sale of three CT hospitals — a potentially concerning sign, experts say.
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What worries CT hospital leaders about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Two of the biggest concerns are changes which could kick more than 100,000 people in CT off Medicaid and new limits on the hospital tax.