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Recognize Your Hospital Team: 2026 CHA Annual Awards Open for Submissions

The 2026 John D. Thompson Award and 2026 Community Service Award are now open for submissions through January 7, 2026. By submitting an entry, hospitals can spotlight the work that their teams are doing every day to improve health outcomes across Connecticut and give colleagues an opportunity to be publicly recognized for the difference they’re making.

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Capitol Update: Hospitals Elevate Opposition to Governor’s Proposed Tax Increase, Testify on Office of Health Strategy Dissolution; Connecticut Hospitals Make Us Better: Statewide Advocacy Campaign Expands, Highlighting How Patients and Communities Benefit From Local Hospitals; Comptroller’s 2026 Healthcare Cabinet Report Pitches Workforce Investments, Student Education Support; Conference Highlights Benefits of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Programs and Reviews State Application Process

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Recognize Your Hospital Team: 2026 CHA Annual Awards Open for Submissions

The 2026 John D. Thompson Award and 2026 Community Service Award are now open for submissions through January 7, 2026. By submitting an entry, hospitals can spotlight the work that their teams are doing every day to improve health outcomes across Connecticut and give colleagues an opportunity to be publicly recognized for the difference they’re making.

Submit Entry
Advocacy
Advocacy

Action Center

CHA is focused on supporting healthcare workers, patients, and care delivery for every Connecticut resident.

Advocacy Materials

Testimony

The latest legislative testimony from the Connecticut Hospital Association.

Healthcare Legislation and Policy

CHA works collaboratively with lawmakers to advance policies that best support healthcare.

Hospitals by the Numbers

Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients.
Governor's Tax on Hospitals Will Hurt Connecticut

Connecticut hospitals are being asked to shoulder higher state taxes even as the state does little to invest in patient care. That means fewer resources at the bedside, harder choices for hospitals, and rising healthcare costs.

Learn More
Issues
Issues

Affordability and Price Transparency

Artificial Intelligence

Behavioral Health

Commercial Health Insurance

Community Health

Cybersecurity

Health Equity

Hospital Tax

Hospital Finance

Maternal and Child Health

Medicare and Medicaid

Quality and Patient Safety

Telehealth

Workforce
Special Initiatives

Caring for Connecticut

An outstanding hospital system is one that not only supports patient well-being but also invests in local communities by partnering with others to improve health outcomes.

Connecticut Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative

Birthing hospitals across the state are providing postpartum patients with an orange bracelet as a reminder to watch for urgent maternal warning signs and get help quickly if they appear.
Education
Education

Education Calendar

Leadership Programs

Quality and Patient Safety Programs

Regulatory Programs

Health and Safety Training

PROUD Trainings

HRO Trainings
Upcoming Event

February 18, 2026 - 9:00a.m. EST
HRO Cause Analysis Workshop, Two-Day Session – 2/18 & 2/19

View Event
News and Publications
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CHA in the News

CHA Weekly Update

Press Releases

Publications and Reports

Connecticut Hospitals Today

Economic Impact Report

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Hospitals in Your Community

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The Latest From CHA

WEEKLY UPDATE: 02/12/2026
Capitol Update: Hospitals Elevate Opposition to Governor’s Proposed Tax Increase, Testify on Office of Health Strategy Dissolution; Connecticut Hospitals Make Us Better: Statewide Advocacy Campaign Expands, Highlighting How Patients and Communities Benefit From Local Hospitals; Comptroller’s 2026 Healthcare Cabinet Report Pitches Workforce Investments, Student Education Support; Conference Highlights Benefits of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Programs and Reviews State Application Process

Read More
Resources
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Patient Resources

Workforce Resources

Nurse Licensure Compact Guidance

Website FAQs

Connecticut Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative
Search Career Opportunities by Hospital or Health System

Explore Careers

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Conference Highlights Benefits of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Programs and Reviews State Application Process

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Comptroller’s 2026 Healthcare Cabinet Report Pitches Workforce Investments, Student Education Support

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Capitol Update: Hospitals Elevate Opposition to Governor’s Proposed Tax Increase, Testify on Office of Health Strategy Dissolution

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Connecticut Hospitals Make Us Better: Statewide Advocacy Campaign Expands, Highlighting How Patients and Communities Benefit from Local Hospitals

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Weekly Update – February 12, 2026

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CHA Releases Reports Detailing Hospitals’ Contributions to Connecticut’s Economy and Communities

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Congress Ends Partial Government Shutdown With Passage of Funding Bill, Significant Healthcare Legislation

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2026 Legislative Session Commences, Governor Delivers State of the State Address

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Report Outlines Continued Financial Challenges for Connecticut Hospitals and Health Systems

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CHA Statement on Governor Lamont’s Proposed Graduate Student Loan Assistance Program and Support for the Healthcare Workforce

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CT Hospitals Respond to Governor Lamont’s Budget, Including Proposed Tax Increase On Hospitals

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CHA Statement on Bipartisan House Vote To Restore Enhanced Health Insurance Exchange Subsidies

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CHA Statement on Proposed Rules To End Medicaid and Medicare Funding for Hospitals Over Gender-Affirming Care

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CHA Statement on Gov. Lamont Announcement To Support Homelessness Prevention and Response

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CHA Statement on Governor Lamont’s Plan To Preserve Subsidies for Access Health CT Enrollees

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CHA Statement on New Federal Regulatory Definition of Professional Degree Impacting Clinical and Social Service Professions

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Connecticut Hospitals Launch Nation-Leading Statewide Postpartum Bracelet Initiative

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CHA Statement on Formal Announcement of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

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CHA Statement on Governor Lamont Executive Actions To Protect COVID-19 Vaccine Access

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02/16/2026

New state loan program for grad students to replace federal loans
02/16/2026

Opinion | Ensuring Connecticut’s taxes on hospitals support patients
02/13/2026

Lamont proposes loan program for health care grads targeted by Trump admin
02/13/2026

Nursing, social work grad students could get student loan help under proposed CT program
02/06/2026

Lamont Budget Adjustments Draw Criticism From School And Hospital Groups, Among Others

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