CHA Daily News Clips

Read media articles gathered daily about the latest healthcare and policy news affecting hospitals, communities, and patients.

Rise in CT scans causing thousands of cancer cases, experts warn

The Times – Monday, April 14, 2025 By Eleanor Hayward Tens of thousands of people are developing cancer every year as a result of the overuse of CT scans, new […]

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CMS’ proposed pay bump does little for hospitals’ ‘twin problems’

Becker’s Hospital Review – Monday, April 14, 2025 By Alan Condon CMS on April 11 proposed a 2.4% pay increase for hospitals under the fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment […]

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Health systems spend millions to reduce workplace violence

Modern Healthcare – Monday, April 14, 2025 By Caroline Hudson Health systems are spending millions of dollars ramping up security measures at their facilities to protect patients and staff. Many […]

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How capping NIH indirect costs on scientific experiments could impact the Connecticut economy

The Middletown Press – Saturday, April 12, 2025 By Jordan Nathaniel-Fenster Nathan Grubaugh said the decision to cap what are called “indirect rates” or costs might seem on its face […]

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Ransomware cyberattack disrupts dialysis company with 28 clinics across Connecticut

CT Insider – Monday, April 14, 2025 By Liese Klein A dialysis company with 28 locations across Connecticut reported a major cyberattack on Monday that impacted its operations nationwide. DaVita, […]

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Comptroller Sean Scanlon (opinion): We will overcome this fiscal crisis by working together

CT Post – Sunday, April 13, 2025 By Comptroller Sean Scanlon As the chief fiscal officer of the state, I like to visit large and small businesses as often as […]

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One of CT’s few remaining independent hospitals axes jobs but posts first surplus in years

Hartford Courant – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Don Stacom The Connecticut hospital is cutting 60 administrative and clerical jobs — about a third of them through layoffs — but […]

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AG Tong joins amicus brief opposing Trump’s ‘Ideological Deportation Policy’

CTNewsJunkie – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Jamil Ragland HARTFORD, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of attorneys general in condemning what they call the Trump administration’s […]

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Connecticut firefighters to get enhanced cancer screenings

CTNewsJunkie – Tuesday, April 15, 2025 By Brian Scott-Smith NEW LONDON, CT – The state is expanding the health benefits and cancer screenings offered to firefighters enrolled in the state’s […]

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Connecticut’s effort to limit healthcare cost growth “not working”

Connecticut Inside Investigator – Monday, April 14, 2025 By Marc E. Fitch The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) released a report indicating the state’s effort to limit the growth of healthcare […]

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