Opinion | Why is quality always TBD?

CTNewsJunkie – Monday, January 5, 2026
by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D.

Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., is the executive director of the CT Health Policy Project.

The quality of healthcare in Connecticut is average at best. Poor quality care compromises our health. But, all too often, improving quality is an afterthought. Paying less for poor quality is no bargain. We need both quality improvement and cost control. Thankfully, improving quality saves money.

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