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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 tried to control hospital fees. Patients still feel blindsided, wary of seeking care
CT has some of the tightest restrictions on facility fees. Even so, revenue from the fees has grown, topping $2 billion in 2024 alone.
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CT community health workers still waiting for Medicaid support
A 2023 law requiring CT’s Medicaid program to pay for services provided by community health workers has yet to be implemented.
Telehealth access to abortion pill can be lifesaving for domestic violence survivors
Advocates, survivors of domestic violence say it’s vital to maintain telehealth access for people in abusive relationships who need discreet options.
CT to cancel medical debt for another 97,000 residents
This marks the fourth round of an initiative that has erased $513M in medical debt for more than 250,000 patients since its launch in 2024.
Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in Connecticut
Four in 10 US adults have medical or dental debt. CT Mirror and KFF Health News interviewed nearly 40 patients who were sued by providers.
CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays
The CT Department of Correction announced a slate of reforms focused on improving the quality of healthcare for people who are incarcerated.
Effort to bring dental cleanings to homebound people in CT didn’t pass
Supporters of the measure said it would have helped people with disabilities or seniors, who may have difficulty getting to a dentist.
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