WEEKLY UPDATE:

November 5, 2026


Federal Judge Vacates Narrowed ‘Medical Frailty’ Definition, Medicaid Work Requirements Persist

A federal judge has rejected the federal government’s new definition of the “medical frailty” exemption for Medicaid work requirements and ruled that states did not have adequate time or resources […]

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In Case You Missed It: New CHA Newsletter Recaps 2026 Midterm Election Results

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) is pleased to launch Capitol Update, a newsletter dedicated to sharing the latest political and legislative developments impacting Connecticut residents, healthcare, and hospitals and health […]

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Hearst Media Feature: Connecticut Hospitals Describe How Federal Policy Changes Increase Financial Pressures

In an article published Friday, October 30, Hearst Connecticut Media examines federal policies poised to further strain hospitals’ already fragile fiscal health, including 340B Drug Program reimbursement changes, steep Medicaid […]

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New Opportunities for High Reliability Organization Fundamentals Training

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) is pleased to share the remaining dates for new high reliability organization (HRO) training opportunities taking place November 2026 through April 2027. The 10 scheduled […]

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Education

HRO Fundamentals Training | Fall 2026-Spring 2027 CHA is pleased to offer a series of HRO Fundamentals Training opportunities from November 2026 through April 2027. These programs reinforce core high […]

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