The 2026 John D. Thompson Award and 2026 Community Service Award are now open for submissions through January 7, 2026. By submitting an entry, hospitals can spotlight the work that their teams are doing every day to improve health outcomes across Connecticut and give colleagues an opportunity to be publicly recognized for the difference they’re making.
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The latest legislative testimony from the Connecticut Hospital Association.
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Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients.
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.
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.
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.
February 10, 2026 - 9:00a.m. ESTConnecticut Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Program Kick-Off Conference – 2/10
WEEKLY UPDATE: 02/05/2026
2026 Legislative Session Commences, Governor Delivers State of the State Address; CHA Releases Reports Detailing Hospitals’ Contributions to Connecticut’s Economy and Communities; Hospitals Sound the Alarm on Governor Lamont’s Budget Proposals Threatening Healthcare Access and Affordability; Congress Ends Partial Government Shutdown With Passage of Funding Bill, Significant Healthcare Legislation
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