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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.
Key lawmaker wants CT to explore partnership to manufacture GLP-1s
A law passed last year requires CT to petition the federal government for cheaper GLP-1 drugs. But the state is not moving ahead on the plan.
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Planned Parenthood regains federal funding as ‘Big Beautiful’ provision expires
A one-year freeze on funding to organizations that provide abortions and received more than $800K in annual reimbursements expired last week.
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.
New work requirements could end Medicaid for thousands in CT. What to know
Congress and President Trump revised work requirements in an omnibus federal budget bill last July. Changes take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
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.
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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