HB 5322, An Act Concerning A Working Group Regarding Endometriosis

TESTIMONY OF THE CONNECTICUT HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) appreciates this opportunity to submit testimony concerning HB 5322, An Act Concerning A Working Group Regarding Endometriosis.  CHA supports the bill.

Connecticut hospitals make our state stronger by delivering nationally recognized, world-class care, supporting jobs and economic growth, and serving communities across Connecticut.  Every day, hospitals improve access, affordability, and health equity — providing care to all patients regardless of ability to pay.  At the same time, hospitals invest in their workforce and local communities, even as they navigate significant financial and federal challenges.

HB 5322 establishes an Endometriosis Working Group to evaluate methods of diagnosis and treatment, assess provider education approaches, and make recommendations to the Human Services and Public Health Committees through an annual report.  CHA supports this effort to improve awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and provider education related to endometriosis.

Endometriosis is frequently underdiagnosed and associated with delayed diagnosis, inconsistent treatment, and gaps in provider and patient education.  Hospitals and health systems play a critical role in caring for patients with endometriosis — from pain management to surgical interventions to coordinated, multidisciplinary care.  Hospitals bring frontline clinical expertise and experience from across the healthcare delivery system that can meaningfully inform the work of this working group.

To ensure that the working group’s recommendations are practical, evidence-based, and implementable across various care settings, CHA respectfully urges the bill be amended to include a representative of CHA as a member of the working group.

CHA looks forward to continuing to collaborate with policymakers and stakeholders to improve care, strengthen provider education, reduce diagnostic disparities, and ensure recommendations align with existing clinical infrastructure and patient care realities. 

Thank you for your consideration of our position.  For additional information, contact CHA Government Relations at (203) 294-7301.