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    Each year, CHA, honoring both hospitals and individuals in healthcare, presents distinguished awards. The 2027 John D. Thompson Award and 2027 Community Service Award are now open for submissions through Wednesday, January 13, 2027.

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      WEEKLY UPDATE: 11/05/2026

      Federal Judge Vacates Narrowed ‘Medical Frailty’ Definition, Medicaid Work Requirements Persist; In Case You Missed It: New CHA Newsletter Recaps 2026 Midterm Election Results; Hearst Media Feature: Connecticut Hospitals Describe How Federal Policy Changes Increase Financial Pressures; New Opportunities for High Reliability Organization Fundamentals Training

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    CHA, in consultation with the Department of Social Services (DSS), has released new informational materials to help hospitals, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers prepare to support and communicate to patients about the federal Medicaid eligibility changes and new work rules taking effect January 1, 2027.

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    2027 CHA Annual Awards

    Each year, CHA, honoring both hospitals and individuals in healthcare, presents distinguished awards. The 2027 John D. Thompson Award and 2027 Community Service Award are now open for submissions through Wednesday, January 13, 2027.

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

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      • Hospitals by the Numbers

        Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients.

      • Healthcare Legislation and Policy

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

      • Certificate of Need Reform
      • Commercial Insurance Practices
      • Connecticut Option: Risks to Access and Patient Care
      • Healthcare Cost Growth Benchmarking
      • Medicaid and Medicare Reimbursement
      • Preserving the 340B Drug Program
      • Support and Protect the Workforce

    Healthcare Legislation and Policy

    CHA is an active advocate for hospitals, caregivers, and patients – working collaboratively with lawmakers, the executive branch, and state officials to advance policies that best support healthcare.

    Read More
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      • Artificial Intelligence
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      • Commercial Health Insurance
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      • Hospital Tax
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      • Maternal Health: AIM Advisory Group
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      • Maternal Health: PROUD
      • Medicare and Medicaid
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      • 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

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      HRO Apparent Cause Analysis Workshop – 11/10

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      WEEKLY UPDATE: 11/05/2026

      Federal Judge Vacates Narrowed ‘Medical Frailty’ Definition, Medicaid Work Requirements Persist; In Case You Missed It: New CHA Newsletter Recaps 2026 Midterm Election Results; Hearst Media Feature: Connecticut Hospitals Describe How Federal Policy Changes Increase Financial Pressures; New Opportunities for High Reliability Organization Fundamentals Training

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      • Nurse Licensure Compact Guidance
      • Website FAQs
      • Connecticut Perinatal Quality Collaborative
      • Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative
      • Urgent Newborn Warning Signs
      • Enhancing Doula-Clinician Collaboration in Hospitals: Resources

    H.R. 1 and HUSKY D Changes

    CHA, in consultation with the Department of Social Services (DSS), has released new informational materials to help hospitals, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers prepare to support and communicate to patients about the federal Medicaid eligibility changes and new work rules taking effect January 1, 2027.

    View and Download Materials

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