September 7, 2010
Lawmaker Says It’s Too Late For Medicaid Savings
by Christine Stuart | September 7, 2010 11:53pm
The $76 million the legislature and Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell anticipated getting this year by changing the way the state’s Husky insurance program is run won’t be happening, Sen. Toni Harp admitted Tuesday.
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Rell Embraces Obamacare
by Christine Stuart | September 7, 2010 5:00am
Unlike Republican lawmakers, who wanted the state to challenge the federal health reform law in court, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell seems to be taking advantage of every opportunity it may provide the state.
August 23, 2010
Union Declares Small Victory
by Christine Stuart | August 23, 2010 1:22pm
Members of the state’s largest healthcare workers union held up a National Labor Relations Board ruling Monday as its first victory in a five month strike at four nursing homes.
August 9, 2010
Connecticut Joins Other States In Supporting Health Care Reform Despite Missouri Vote
by Jane Bradley | August 9, 2010 5:00am
In a largely symbolic vote that will no doubt be challenged in court, primary voters who went to the polls in Missouri last week overwhelmingly approved a proposition blocking a new federal law requiring uninsured individuals to purchase health insurance.
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July 22, 2010
Businesses Begin To Sweat Health Care Reform
by Sharon Bass | July 22, 2010 5:00pm
Connecticut businesses are starting to sweat over complying with the federal health-reform law, passed by Democrats and signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Ruben Nogueira says he’s already hearing complaints about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, even though much of it has yet to go into effect.
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July 20, 2010
State Ends Up Where It Started With High-Risk Pool, After Getting Premiums Lowered
by Christine Stuart | July 20, 2010 5:00am
(Updated) After a month delay, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said she will tell the federal government Connecticut is ready to sign an agreement to administer a federally funded high-risk insurance pool for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions.
July 14, 2010
Nurse Tells Lamont How To Save Millions
by Melinda Tuhus | July 14, 2010 8:50am
A nurse encountered on the campaign trail gave Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont an idea to add to his new health-care plan: reusing discarded medication.
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July 8, 2010
Quality Care RV Stops in Manchester
by Christine Stuart | July 8, 2010 3:48pm
The Driving for Quality Care RV stopped in Manchester on Wednesday before heading to Massachusetts on its 40-state tour.
July 5, 2010
New High-Risk Pool Causes Concern on Two Levels
by Christine Stuart | July 5, 2010 3:28pm
U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd sent a letter to Gov. M. Jodi Rell Friday expressing his concern about her hesitation to allow the state to enroll in a new federally-funded health insurance program for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
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July 1, 2010
Rell Joins Govs. In Plea For Federal Funds
by Christine Stuart | July 1, 2010 5:11am
Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell joined a bipartisan group of governors from across the nation Wednesday to urge Congress to extend federal Medicaid assistance to the states, warning that failure to pass it could bring dire economic consequences and lead to dramatic reductions in public services and possibly a double-dip recession.
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