With COVID-19 cases on the rise and thousands unemployed, legislators say having a ‘public option’ is more pressing than ever.
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the ACA today. What happens in CT if the law is struck down?
In Connecticut, health officials say that if the ACA falls, the impact could be devastating.
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Pfizer could have 50 million coronavirus vaccine doses manufactured by year’s end
A limited supply of coronavirus vaccine potentially could be available for Connecticut’s care providers and most vulnerable by early 2021.
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Over objections from advocates, Lamont to extend legal immunity for nursing homes, hospitals
Despite objections from advocates and family members, Gov. Ned Lamont said he would extend legal immunity through Feb. 9.
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Joe Biden taps Marcella Nunez-Smith, Yale health care equity expert, for coronavirus task force
President-elect Joe Biden tapped Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, a Yale University expert on healthcare equity, to lead the fight against COVID-19.
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Coming abortion fight could threaten birth control, too.
Many things could flow from a new abortion jurisprudence — such as erasing the right to birth control.
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Is food bank system contributing to health disparities?
The nation’s food banks fill a chronic need, but may be perpetuating obesity among those facing hunger.
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‘There are no checks and balances:’ Families, advocates press for repeal of legal immunity for nursing homes, hospitals
Advocates are warning against extending legal immunity for nursing homes in Connecticut.
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Lamont orders some businesses to revert to Phase 2 COVID restrictions
Citing rising COVID rates, Lamont tightened restrictions for restaurants and others less than a month after he loosened those rules.
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With Supreme Court decision on ACA looming, Democrats make health care a focus on the campaign trail
Democrats have made health care a key issue, pointing to the pandemic and the fate of the federal health law.
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As open enrollment approaches, community outreach shifts online
Officials with the state’s health insurance exchange are moving enrollment fairs, community discussions online.
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Advocates press state regulators to extend moratoriums on power utility shut-offs
With temperatures dropping, advocates for Connecticut’s vulnerable are urging state regulators to extend moratoriums on electricity and other utility shut-offs.
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Connecticut’s one-day COVID positive rate hits 4.1%
The 4.1% rate is the state’s highest one-day number since early June. The new seven-day rolling average is 2.5%.
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In Connecticut, COVID-related worker complaints are many, but feds punish few employers
Hundreds of Connecticut workers filed COVID-related workplace safety complaints. But only two facilities have been fined.
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Lamont says a coming COVID surge can be mitigated
Gov. Ned Lamont warns that a COVID-19 surge is inevitable, but adherence to precautions can ease the blow.