WEEKLY UPDATE:

January 15, 2026


Caring for Connecticut: CHA Launches Next Phase of Statewide Advocacy Campaign

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) continues to advance the Caring for Connecticut advocacy campaign with the launch of a new phase centered on the theme of “Connecticut Hospitals Make Us […]

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Trump Administration Reverses Decision To Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Less than a day after the Trump administration announced the cancellation of nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance use services nationwide, the U.S. Department of Health […]

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U.S. House Advances Legislation To Restore Enhanced Health Insurance Exchange Subsidies

On Thursday, January 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to restore Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for three years, retroactive to January 1, 2026, when […]

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Public Health Officials Tracking Connecticut Respiratory Illness Surge

Respiratory illness activity and flu-related emergency department (ED) visits are “very high” in Connecticut, according to the latest snapshot from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  For […]

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Connecticut Hospitals Monitoring New York City Nursing Strike

Nearly 15,000 nurses unionized under the New York State Nurses Association went on strike this Monday, January 12, at several New York City hospitals.  The affected locations include hospitals in […]

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Free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education and Programming Available for Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter is offering several opportunities for free education and information to those caring for an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, as well as those […]

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Education

Registration is now open for “2026 Joint Commission, Accreditation, and Regulatory Update,” “Transitioning From Clinical Staff to Healthcare Management: What’s Next?,” “Connecticut Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Program Kick-Off Conference,” “Connecticut Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative Provider Trainings,” and PROUD Enduring Recorded Sessions.

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