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CT failed to reform its health care oversight. Here’s why it matters.
Lofty plans for a major redesign of Connecticut’s “certificate of need” program” — a regulatory effort that requires providers to obtain state approval before making substantial changes in the health...
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CT gets funds to help clear backlog of 3,700 complaints on nursing homes, hospitals
The Connecticut Department of Public Health will receive $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help clear a backlog of unaddressed complaints from nursing home residents and their families....
CT governor meets with Yale New Haven and Prospect Medical to try for deal on hospitals
Earlier this month, Yale filed a lawsuit against Prospect Medical, charging that Prospect breached its contract with Yale by defaulting on rent and tax liabilities, and more.
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CT lawmakers criticize OHS for CT health care reform bill failure
Legislative leaders took aim at the state’s Office of Health Strategy as the midnight session deadline loomed and it became clear some hospital oversight reforms raised by the executive branch...
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Changes to CT elder care system approved by legislators
Connecticut legislators passed several reforms to Connecticut’s sprawling home care industry, including creating an online registry of employees.
Yale New Haven Health wants out of deal to buy hospitals. Here’s why it won’t be easy.
Yale New Haven Health is asking the state Superior Court to be let out of its contract with Prospect Medical Holdings for the purchase of Manchester Memorial, Rockville General and...
House passes broad bill overhauling aspects of elder care sector
Acknowledging Connecticut’s substantial and increasing older adult population, the House of Representatives on Monday passed sweeping legislation overhauling the state’s elder care system, including requiring more oversight of home care...
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Plan to expand CT insurance for undocumented immigrants stymied by cost
A Connecticut law expanding state-sponsored insurance coverage to certain children regardless of immigration status faces fiscal challenges as Dems refuse to reopen the state budget.
Complaint backlog at CT nursing homes, hospitals is years long
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has 2,400 unaddressed complaints about nursing homes and 1,300 about hospitals. Some date back to 2019.
It takes a long time to make many changes at CT hospitals. Here’s why.
Connecticut legislators are considering at least four bills that would make varying degrees of changes to the process