WEEKLY UPDATE:

March 5, 2026


Hospitals Push Back on Proposed “Certificate of Need” Regulatory Changes

Hospitals are raising concerns about proposed changes to Connecticut’s certificate of need (CON) process — a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain state approval before making certain changes […]

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Hospitals, Employers, and Advocates Raise Concerns Over “Connecticut Option” Study

On March 3, 2026, the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) testified before the Insurance and Real Estate Committee on a proposal that would direct a state feasibility study related to a […]

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Governor Lamont Officially Announces Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Coming to Connecticut

On Thursday, March 5, Governor Ned Lamont officially announced that Connecticut is receiving a $154 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), confirming the state funds announced […]

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Connecticut Lawmakers Consider AI-Related Bills

The Connecticut General Assembly’s General Law Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, on two major bills addressing artificial intelligence (AI): SB 86, An Act Addressing Innovations In […]

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Save the Date: Governor’s Hospital Tax Proposal To Be Discussed at Public Hearing Next Week

The General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 11 on the governor’s budget proposal, SB 84, An Act Concerning Revenue Items To […]

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Providers Raise Concerns About Insurance “Downcoding” Practices

A CT Public report published this week takes a closer look at healthcare provider concerns about insurance “downcoding,” a billing practice in which an insurer reduces the billing code submitted […]

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Education

CHA Education Series: Essential Skills Every Leader Needs The spring 2026 sessions of CHA’s inter-functional leadership academy, Essential Skills Every Leader Needs, are open for registration.  This six-part education series — being […]

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