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Stories about health care access and affordability in Connecticut, as well as abortion, COVID-19, health equity and disparities, health systems and social determinants of health.
CT kids with Medicaid coverage can face long waits for eye care
Many pediatric ophthalmologists limit the number of Medicaid patients they serve or don’t see them at all because HUSKY pays too little.
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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.
Four rural CT hospitals receive $46 million in federal health grants
Charlotte Hungerford, Day Kimball, Sharon and Windham Hospitals were awarded the funds through U.S. Rural Health Transformation Program.
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.
CT insurance department approves rate hikes for 2027 health plans
CT elected officials criticized the approved average rate hike of 11.3% for 2027 state-regulated, individual health plans.
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.
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
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