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CT again among healthiest states overall, but with big areas of …

WebWhile Connecticut lost 17% of primary care providers per capita between September 2022 and September 2023, the US average dropped 13%. In good news, …

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New report explains CT health disparities

WebBabies of black mothers in Connecticut are over four times more likely to die in their first year than babies born to white mothers, according to a new report from the …

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Covered Connecticut: Origins, Goals, Opportunities, and …

Webcthealthpolicy.org 4 There are serious concerns about access to behavioral health care for Covered Connecticut members. Access to behavioral health care in Connecticut is often …

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Bristol Health Cares explores advocacy in CT healthcare

WebA recent episode of Bristol Health Cares features a conversation with Kurt Barwis, President and CEO of Bristol Health and Ellen Andrews, of the CT Health Policy Project. Bristol Health Cares is a wide-ranging program with guests ranging from providers, community leaders, to innovators about navigating healthcare and answering questions. …

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Connecticut health care coverage continues slow shift from private …

WebDownload the report The latest numbers from the US Census on US health coverage in 2022 found that, as in the past, most Connecticut residents are covered …

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Updated Advocacy Toolbox: How to make a difference, where to …

WebHealthcare policymaking in CT can be complex and frustrating. But you’re not alone and there is help. With generous support from the Connecticut Health …

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CT Medicaid primary care redesign: Payment reform

WebDownload the full report with sources Connecticut Medicaid is considering reforms to primary care delivery and payment. The CT Health Policy Project is collecting …

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What is public health

WebThe US is the most powerful country in the world, right? So why aren’t we the healthiest? Last week was Public Health Week. (I didn’t miss it, I was just busy celebrating.) Click here for a great video explanation of what public health is, and how we can become the healthiest nation in one generation.

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Advocacy Tool Box Home

WebThis Toolbox was built to give you the skills you need to change policy and improve lives. The Toolbox starts where people generally begin – with a problem that …

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Health equity lectures

WebThe Bioscience CT Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health Center is sponsoring a series of lectures this year on Health Disparities through the lens of …

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Fact Sheets and Action Alerts

WebFact Sheets and Action Alerts. The point of a fact sheet or action alert is to inform the reader about an issue (or counter misinformation) and get them to do something. More information than is needed to convince the reader wastes their time and risks losing their attention. Make it as easy as possible for the reader to take your action.

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healthcare markets

WebICER’s third annual Barriers to Fair Access report found that most prescription drug coverage policies met fair rules for patient access. This is an improvement over …

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Legislative Process

WebNavigating the Legislative Process Connecticut's State Capitol and Legislative Office Building are now fully open after closing for COVID-19. The legislature is in session. Committees are meeting in person but will have a remote option for public testimony. Check the webpage or the Legislative Bulletin for details on attending meetings virtually.

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Healthcare access for CT residents with developmental disabilities

WebAbout 45,000 Connecticut residents have a developmental disability. Compared to Americans without disabilities, adults with intellectual and developmental …

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Making it work: Connecting medical and social care in Waterbury

WebAs healthcare costs skyrocket, policymakers are searching for ways to improve the social drivers of poor health with little success. The problem is that the …

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