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Like good schools, safe streets, and good jobs - strong hospitals are vital to the quality of life of Connecticut’s communities.

Across the state, Connecticut's hospitals care for their communities, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our hospitals serve as the safety net for all residents, treating and caring for everyone regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

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.

Sending messages to our lawmakers about issues of importance to hospitals is central to CHA's advocacy efforts.