CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays

CT Mirror – Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By Katy Golvala

The Connecticut Department of Correction on Tuesday announced a slate of reforms focused on improving the quality of healthcare for people who are incarcerated, including a new director of inmate medical services, a team to oversee the implementation of reforms and investments in technology advancements.

News of the plans comes after a March 2026 report published by the state Correction Ombuds found “systemic deficiencies” in access to medical and mental healthcare faced by those in DOC custody, particularly for outpatient specialty services.

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