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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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How fear impacts Black women’s health, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Mar 06, 2026
Stories about lawmakers in Connecticut seeking to curb medical credit cards; how fear can be a health risk for Black women; the twin threats to health care from immigration enforcement; new SNAP work requirements in effect; and how federal cuts threaten Medicaid coverage of dental care.
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Medicaid work requirements to create barriers for middle-aged adults, and more in this week’s roundup
Friday, Feb 13, 2026
Stories about new Medicaid work requirements are likely to create barriers to health care; advocates in Connecticut call for expanded health care policies; federal cuts expose the fragility of the mental health safety net; higher breast cancer survival rates linked to states with expanded Medicaid; and hospitalized ICE detainees are difficult to find.
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February advocacy resources – FAQs on HR1, fact checking, and data to monitor on work requirements
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
This month’s advocacy resources include information on HR1, fact checking and timely tips from national experts, and information on the state budget.
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HUSKY enrollment by town
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
In Connecticut, the Medicaid program is called HUSKY. It provides health care coverage to more than 900,000 state residents. That includes more than…
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