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On Thursday, June 13, 2024 CHA welcomed over 450 leaders from Connecticut’s hospitals and health systems, state health officials, and community partners to celebrate this year’s award winners and hear from this year’s keynote speaker.

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WEEKLY UPDATE: 10/31/2024
Connecticut hospitals and health systems outline key recommendations for Medicaid redesign, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extends expiry for dozens of Baxter International IV product codes amid the nationwide solution shortage, and healthcare professionals are invited to register for a free virtual forum that explores behavioral health treatment interventions and screening tools for youth struggling with symptoms of aggression.

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2024 Annual Meeting

On Thursday, June 13, 2024 CHA welcomed over 450 leaders from Connecticut’s hospitals and health systems, state health officials, and community partners to celebrate this year’s award winners and hear from this year’s keynote speaker.

Read More
Advocacy
Advocacy

Action Center

CHA is focused on supporting healthcare workers, patients, and care delivery for every Connecticut resident.

Testimony

The latest legislative testimony from the Connecticut Hospital Association.

Healthcare Legislation and Policy

CHA works collaboratively with lawmakers to advance policies that best support healthcare.

Hospitals by the Numbers

Every year, hospitals across the state provide care and services to millions of patients.
Support and Protect the Workforce

The last few years have taken a heavy toll on frontline healthcare teams who have suffered from stress, trauma, and burnout.

Read More
Issues
Issues

Affordability and Price Transparency

Artificial Intelligence

Behavioral Health

Community Health

Cybersecurity

Diaper Connections

Health Equity

Health Insurance

Hospital Settlement

Hospital Finance

Maternal Health

Medicare and Medicaid

Quality and Patient Safety

Telehealth

Workforce
Special Initiatives

Caring for Connecticut

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.
Education
Education

Education Calendar

Leadership Programs

Quality and Patient Safety Programs

Regulatory Programs

Health and Safety Training

PROUD Trainings
Upcoming Event

November 7, 2024 - 9:00a.m. EST
HRO Cause Analysis Workshop – Two-Day Session

View Event
News and Publications
News and Publications

CHA in the News

CHA Weekly Update

Press Releases

Publications and Reports

Testimony
The Latest From CHA

WEEKLY UPDATE: 10/31/2024
Connecticut hospitals and health systems outline key recommendations for Medicaid redesign, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extends expiry for dozens of Baxter International IV product codes amid the nationwide solution shortage, and healthcare professionals are invited to register for a free virtual forum that explores behavioral health treatment interventions and screening tools for youth struggling with symptoms of aggression.

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September 2024

09/18/2024

American School for the Deaf Expands “Lost in Translation” Campaign Through Release of Training Video for Connecticut Hospitals

August 2024

08/20/2024

CHA Statement on Health Insurance Rate Filings Hearing

July 2024

07/02/2024

CHA Statement on CMS Selecting Connecticut to Participate in National AHEAD Model

June 2024

06/17/2024	CHA and DPH Award Norwalk Hospital for its Community Psychiatric Outreach Program
06/17/2024	CHA and DPH Award Yale New Haven Hospital for its Medical-Legal Partnership Project
06/14/2024	CHA Honors 2024 Healthcare Heroes From Across Connecticut
06/14/2024	CHA Awards Hartford Hospital for Program to Increase Adult Kidney Transplants and Improve Patient Outcomes
06/06/2024	CHA Observes National Day of Awareness to End Violence Against Healthcare Workers

May 2024

05/20/2024

CHA Statement on Launch of Student Loan Repayment Program for Healthcare Providers in Underserved Areas and Facilities

April 2024

04/18/2024	The Diaper Bank of Connecticut and CHA Launch Statewide Diaper Drive
04/04/2024	CHA Statement on OHS Report on Hospitals’ Community Benefit Program Impact
04/03/2024	CHA Statement on the Office of Health Strategy Report on Hospital Affiliations

March 2024

03/28/2024	CHA Calls for Continued Collaboration to Address the Causes of Hospital Financial Distress
03/25/2024	CHA Statement on Today’s Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Steering Committee Meeting

February 2024

02/22/2024	CHA Reacts to New Report Detailing How Connecticut Medicaid Underpays Healthcare Providers
02/07/2024	CHA Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address and Budget Adjustment Proposal

January 2024

01/25/2024

Caring for Connecticut: New Reports Show Impact of Hospital Contributions on the Health of Connecticut’s Economy and Communities

November 2023

11/01/2023

CHA Statement on Murder of Visiting Nurse in Willimantic

October 2023

10/20/2023	CHA Advances a United Effort to Stop Violence Against Healthcare Workers
10/19/2023	CHA Raises Concerns that Agency Recommendations will Harm Healthcare Delivery and Patient Access
10/05/2023	New Report Confirms Connecticut Hospitals’ Financial Health Is Still Reeling

September 2023

09/18/2023	New Report Highlights Work to Address Diaper Need in CT During National Diaper Need Awareness Week
09/06/2023	Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Awarded for Project to Reduce Unnecessary Testing in NICUs
09/06/2023	CHA Calls for an Overhaul of State’s CON Program

August 2023

08/30/2023	CHA Statement on Sharon Hospital Proposed Decision by OHS
08/21/2023	CHA Statement on Today’s Health Insurance Rate Increase Public Information Session

July 2023

07/24/2023

CHA Statement on the Enactment of Legislation to Support Maternal Health

June 2023

06/28/2023	CHA Statement on Today’s Healthcare Cost Growth Benchmark Hearing
06/21/2023	Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Awarded for Project to Reduce Unnecessary Testing in NICUs
06/20/2023	Saint Francis Hospital Awarded for its Hospital Violence Intervention Program – 2023 Hospital Community Service Award
06/06/2023	CHA Applauds House Passage of Bill to Support Efforts to Stop Violence Against Healthcare Workers
06/05/2023	Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Hospital Association Announce Agreement on Health-Related Policies

May 2023

05/11/2023	CHA Statement on the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declarations
05/03/2023	CHA Applauds House Passage of Bill to Study Medicaid Coverage of Diapers and Health-Related Social Needs

April 2023

04/25/2023	Report Finds Financial Challenges Mount for Hospitals and Health Systems Putting Access to Care at Risk
04/11/2023	CHA Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week

March 2023

03/27/2023	CHA Statement on Healthcare Cost Growth Benchmark Report Preview
03/07/2023	Report Outlines Pandemic’s Staggering and Long Lasting Financial Impact on Healthcare and Hospitals in Connecticut

February 2023

02/22/2023	Representative Gilchrest, CHA, and the Diaper Bank of Connecticut Call for Action to Reduce Diaper Insecurity
02/21/2023	Governor’s Proposal Would Devastate Community Hospitals
02/09/2023	CHA Responds to Governor Lamont’s Legislative Proposals Affecting Healthcare Access
02/07/2023	CHA Advocates for Policies to Grow Healthcare Workforce Amid Critical Shortage
02/03/2023	Connecticut Hospital Association Statement on State Healthcare Cost Drivers Informational Session

January 2023

01/23/2023	CHA Statement on AFT CT Capitol News Briefing
01/23/2023	Nicole Rall Joins CHA as Director of Communications

January 2022

01/06/2022

CHA Adds Booster Dose to COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Hospital and Health System Employees

July 2021

07/28/2021

Red Cross and Connecticut Hospital Association raise awareness around severe blood shortage

June 2021

06/24/2021

Connecticut Hospitals Endorse Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Their Employees

April 2020

04/02/2020

CHA and CBIA Partner to Secure Donations of Healthcare Resources

January 2020

01/30/2020	Connecticut Hospitals and Health Systems Invest $1.9 Billion in Community Benefit Initiatives and Generate $28.9 Billion for the State’s Economy
01/14/2020	Paul Kidwell Joins CHA as Senior Vice President, Policy