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Federally qualified health centers prepare for cuts to Medicaid, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Stories about low reimbursement rates limiting how many Medicaid patients doctors can see a day; federally qualified health centers preparing for Medicaid cuts; how one state is using federal funds to address a shortage of labor and delivery units; a tool to combat misinformation for patients giving birth; and experts’ warning about federal cuts potentially increasing poverty rates.
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AI poses health care security risks, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Oct 09, 2026
Stories about changes to an annual health survey; thousands in CT lose eligibility for Medicaid; what CT leaders say about upcoming Medicaid cuts; one way hospitals can prevent medical debt; and how AI agents pose a unique security risk to health care.
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October advocacy resources – Proposed Census changes and what you can do
Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
This month’s newsletter includes information on proposed changes to Census data collection and what you can do about them; resources on the Medicaid work rules taking effect Jan. 1, including some dedicated to caregivers; and information on the new public charge policy and other changes affecting immigrants.
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September advocacy resources – Resources on HUSKY changes under HR 1
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
This month’s advocacy newsletter includes resources related to HR 1, the federal law often called the “one big beautiful bill act” and key changes taking place to Medicaid eligibility. Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who currently qualify for Medicaid will no longer be eligible because of changes in HR 1.
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How providers are preparing for Medicaid coverage losses, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Aug 28, 2026
Stories about a community-wide effort in CT to mitigate Medicaid coverage losses; SNAP enrollments plunge in CT; how health systems are preparing for Medicaid cuts; the impacts of the expiration of ACA enhanced subsidies; and Americans facing long wait times in EDs.
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July advocacy resources – Tips and a template for writing public comments and more
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
This month’s health equity advocacy newsletter includes a template for submitting public comments on the recent guidance on Medicaid work reporting requirements, a webinar series on Medicaid and its connections to other issues, and a new video series on health care costs.
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How a Supreme Court ruling could impact the health care system, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Jul 10, 2026
Stories about a loophole that lets some health systems make millions off of their emergency departments; how a recent SCOTUS ruling could impact an already strained health care workforce; a close look at the work Black midwives do; the disparities in heat related deaths; and what to know about new Medicaid work requirements.
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Grants for trusted messengers to share information about upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
Forty-two organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation and the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
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Tens of thousands of CT residents could lost Medicaid coverage, and more in this week’s roundup
Thursday, Jun 18, 2026
Stories about people traveling out of the country for dental care; fear and confusion around applying for rural health funds; Connecticut residents at risk of losing Medicaid coverage; Americans struggling to pay for health care costs; and the U.S. infant mortality rate is declining.
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A growing number of doulas in Connecticut, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Jun 05, 2026
Stories about doulas helping address postpartum depression; Black midwives suing Southern states; the stories of people sued over medical debt in Connecticut; medical neglect in ICE detention; and young people turning to AI chatbots for mental health help.
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