WEEKLY UPDATE:

September 24, 2026


Connecticut Hospital Leaders, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Examine Economic Headwinds, Opportunities in Healthcare

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston this week joined hospital leaders from across Connecticut for a roundtable discussion at the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) on the economic challenges and opportunities […]

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2027 CHA Annual Awards | Now Open for Submissions

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) is pleased to announce that the 2027 CHA Annual Awards are open for submissions. Hospitals and health systems are invited to submit entries for the 2027 Connecticut’s […]

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Hospital Spotlight | Yale New Haven Hospital’s High-Risk Patient MRSA Prevention Initiative

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) continues a new Hospital Spotlight Series* with a feature on Yale New Haven Hospital’s High-Risk Patient MRSA Prevention Initiative. As the recipient of the 2026 […]

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Noncitizen Medicaid Eligibility Changes Take Effect Next Week

Starting next Thursday, October 1, 2026, many noncitizens will lose Medicaid coverage due to federal eligibility restrictions. HUSKY Health is Connecticut’s Medicaid program. The following noncitizens will no longer be […]

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HUSKY D Updates: Medical Frailty Ex Parte Process, New Resources for Provider Training and Patient Education

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) has begun sending text, emails, and paper notices to all HUSKY D members about upcoming federal Medicaid work requirements, encouraging them to update […]

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Standing Strong for Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Governor Ned Lamont has again issued a proclamation declaring Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Connecticut from September 21-25, 2026, corresponding to the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) annual health campaign […]

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Read to Grow Launching Newborn Literacy Project at Waterbury Hospitals

On Monday, September 28, Read to Grow plans to launch its Newborn Literacy Project at UConn Health Waterbury Hospital and Saint Mary’s Hospital. With these two Waterbury hospitals joining the […]

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Education

PROUD | Know Your Role: An Overview of CAPTA and Family Care Plans for Hospital Providers Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Connecticut Hospital Association, 110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT […]

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