Opinion: Redesigning Medicaid is key to a healthier CT

CT Mirror – Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Jennifer Jackson

Connecticut’s low Medicaid reimbursement rates inhibit access to care, drive up patient costs, and strain healthcare providers. At the same time, residents and communities across the state are struggling to prevent and manage chronic disease and improve health. The Medicaid program, which covers one in four people in Connecticut, can and should work better.

Jennifer Jackson is the CEO of the Connecticut Hospital Association.

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