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Our Mission

CHA’s mission is to advance the health of individuals and our communities. We do this by leading, representing, and serving hospitals and healthcare providers across the continuum of care that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement.

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Advocacy
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Action Center

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

Advocacy Materials

Testimony

The latest legislative testimony from the Connecticut Hospital Association.

Healthcare Legislation and Policy

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

Hospitals by the Numbers

Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients.
Governor's Tax on Hospitals Will Hurt Connecticut

Connecticut hospitals are being asked to shoulder higher state taxes even as the state does little to invest in patient care. That means fewer resources at the bedside, harder choices for hospitals, and rising healthcare costs.

Learn More
Issues
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Affordability and Price Transparency

Artificial Intelligence

Behavioral Health

Commercial Health Insurance

Community Health

Cybersecurity

Diaper Access

Health Equity

Hospital Tax

Hospital Finance

Maternal and Child Health

Medicare and Medicaid

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
Education

Education Calendar

Leadership Programs

Quality and Patient Safety Programs

Regulatory Programs

Health and Safety Training

PROUD Trainings

HRO Trainings
Upcoming Event

March 12, 2026 - 10:00a.m. EDT
HRO Safety Coach Training – 3/12

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Connecticut Hospitals Today

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Hospitals in Your Community

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 03/05/2026
Hospitals Push Back on Proposed “Certificate of Need” Regulatory Changes, Hospitals, Employers, and Advocates Raise Concerns Over “Connecticut Option” Study, Governor Lamont Officially Announces Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Coming to Connecticut, Connecticut Lawmakers Consider AI-Related Bills, Save the Date: Governor’s Hospital Tax Proposal To Be Discussed at Public Hearing Next Week, and Providers Raise Concerns About Insurance “Downcoding” Practices.

Read More
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DAILY NEWS CLIP: March 9, 2026

Rep. Frank Smith to retire this year

CTNewsJunkie – Friday, March 6, 2026
By Staff Report

State Rep. Frank Smith, D-Milford, won’t seek reelection this year when his third term is completed, staff announced Friday.

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