WEEKLY UPDATE:

October 30, 2025


CHA Urges Aetna To Rescind Payment Policy Lowering Reimbursement and Increasing Administrative Burden

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) has sent a letter to Aetna requesting the commercial health insurance company immediately withdraw a new payment policy that undermines regulatory safeguards designed to uphold […]

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Connecticut Health System Leaders Explore Greatest Opportunities, Challenges at HFMA Panel

On Thursday, October 23, leaders from four Connecticut health systems came together for an engaging and insightful CEO panel discussion at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Connecticut Chapter’s 74th […]

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#KeepKidsSafe Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway Day Held Across Connecticut This Weekend

This Saturday, November 1, public health officials, healthcare providers, local law enforcement, gun violence prevention advocates, and community violence intervention groups will host the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation and Ethan […]

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State To Mail 50,000 Drug Deactivation Pouches to Connecticut Families Annually for Five Years

The Governor’s Prevention Partnership announced on Wednesday, October 29, the state will be distributing 50,000 Deterra drug deactivation and disposal pouches to families across Connecticut every year for five years […]

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Supporting Behavioral Health Providers: Resources for Healing After Loss of Client to Suicide

The CT Zero Suicide Learning Community (CT ZSLC) and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) are sharing resources designed to support behavioral health providers who have lost a client to suicide. The […]

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Education

CHA Issue-Based Forum: Nurse Licensure Compact Thursday, November 13, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Virtual Conference Brief Program Description: The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) […]

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