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A rise in older adults experiencing homelessness, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
Stories about a rise in older people experiencing homelessness in CT; doctors in CT sue patients over unpaid medical bills more than hospitals; how NY is getting creative to keep people covered by Medicaid; support groups for ICE detainees struggling with their mental health; and more than half of U.S. states now cover doula care with Medicaid.
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April advocacy resources – Ideas for reducing reporting burdens from HR 1, and more
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026
This month’s advocacy resources include data on Medicaid and health disparities; recommendations for clinics to minimize the burden from work-reporting requirements; a report on how these requirements could inadvertently affect pregnant people; new data on how many students are covered by HUSKY; and where to find information about Medicaid.
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Maternal health disparities persist, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Stories about the Black maternal mortality gap in the U.S.; a mobile midwifery clinic; staffing shortages add to challenges of new Medicaid work rules; the health impacts on children separated from their immigrant parents; and a highly-anticipated study on fluoride in drinking water.
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Grant will support communications plan for upcoming Medicaid changes
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Connecticut Health Foundation awards $345,000 in grants during first quarter.
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Urgent care clinics fill health care gaps in rural areas, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
Stories about incarcerated people in Connecticut wait years for medical care; a worst-case projection of Medicaid coverage losses in Connecticut; health care advocates ask lawmakers to include immigrants in solutions to federal cuts; advocates seek to educate on organ donation; and urgent care centers fill health care gaps in rural areas.
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Why millions of seniors have lost their health insurance, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Stories about a woman who lost her health coverage over a bill for a nickel; millions of seniors have been left without insurance; rural health plan may not be enough to keep hospitals open; government-backed clinics brace for impacts of Medicaid cuts; and how all newborns could be affected if birthright citizenship is ended.
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Medicaid cuts could impact mental health care, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Mar 27, 2026
Stories about a pregnant mother forced into virtual court hearing for refusing a c-section; insurers taking notice of importance of doulas; middle-class Americans are selling plasma to get by; why rural health providers are skeptical of plans to use AI; and how Medicaid cuts could add pressure to already-stressed psychiatric units.
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Detained pregnant immigrants are not receiving proper care, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Mar 20, 2026
Stories about Medicaid providing help for inmates transitioning back home; an unprecedented threat to Minnesota’s Medicaid funds; immigrant communities fearful of Medicaid data being shared with ICE; detained pregnant immigrants not receiving adequate care; and a rise in colorectal cancer among young people.
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Medicaid work requirements will be expensive for states, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Mar 13, 2026
Stories about underground medical networks to serve those fearful of ICE; Medicaid work requirements will cost states millions; Americans delaying care due to high health care costs; more children visiting the ER for dental care; and new data on maternal deaths in the U.S.
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March advocacy resources – How health systems can stay focused on equity, and more
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026
This month’s advocacy resources include a guide to how health systems can maintain their focus on health equity in the current environment; information on changes to health policies affecting immigrants; new data on disability in Connecticut; and a guide to when you should trust a text message about benefits.
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