Top priorities for Connecticut hospitals are:

  • Improving the health of Connecticut residents by supporting vital public health initiatives
  • Enhancing the quality of care and patient safety through partnerships, education and training, safety collaboratives, and data analysis that promote and cultivate a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement
  • Ensuring access to coverage and care, including resolving issues related to over-utilization and overcrowding of emergency rooms given a lack of primary and preventive care services
  • Securing fair and adequate reimbursement that addresses hospitals' significant financial losses due to government not paying the full cost of care
  • Building a strong workforce to mitigate the impact of severe and growing shortages of vital healthcare professionals at a time when the growing elderly population is increasing the demand for services

TESTIMONY

CHA provides testimony to the Connecticut General Assembly to ensure the voices of hospitals, caregivers, and patients are always heard.

BY THE NUMBERS

Connecticut Hospitals

Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients. They support hundreds of thousands of jobs and they contribute billions of dollars to the economy and local communities.

See the Numbers
Emergency Visits

1.5 Million

Emergency Visits

Admitted Patients

336,000

Admitted Patients

Babies Born

35,000

Babies Born

Advocacy Materials

Press Conference

CHA Press Conference on 2024 Legislative Priorities and Advocacy