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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.

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About CHA
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Board of Trustees

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About ChimeData

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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.

Read More
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
Issues

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

View Event
News and Publications
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CHA in the News

CHA Weekly Update

Press Releases

Publications and Reports

Connecticut Hospitals Today

Economic Impact Report

Community Benefit Report

Hospitals in Your Community

Testimony
The Latest From CHA

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
Resources
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Patient Resources

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Nurse Licensure Compact Guidance

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Connecticut Perinatal Quality Collaborative

Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative
Search Career Opportunities by Hospital or Health System

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DAILY NEWS CLIP: September 5, 2025

Report: More CT families slipping toward poverty

CT Mirror – Friday, September 5, 2025
By Keith Phaneuf

A record-high 581,000 Connecticut households, about 40%, couldn’t afford a basic “survival” budget in 2023, according to a new analysis from the United Way of Connecticut.

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