Mednotes

Connecticut physician, Michael T. Goldstein, MD, JD, who is a long-time resident of Greenwich, CT, has decided to run for the 4th Congressional District of Connecticut against incumbent democrat, Jim Himes. Read More

CT Legislature Establishes Work Group to Study Viability of Physician Practices The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) recently established a work group to study physician practices in Connecticut (CT), pursuant to Public Act 21-129. Read more

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) updated its informalguidance on COVID-19 vaccination policies and employer sponsored vaccinationincentive programs. Read more

Electronic Delivery of Medicaid/HUSKY - Re-Enrollment and Other Time Sensitive Communications. With the COVID pandemic starting in early 2020, some physicians may have missed the two bulletins from the CT Department of Social Services concerning the electronic...

In early May, 2021, the state of Connecticut launched Connie, the statewide health information exchange. Connie was established pursuant to CGS Sec. 17b-59d to empower patients to make effective health care decisions, promote patient-centered care, improve the...

CT Insurance Department Approved Health Plan Rate Increases The Connecticut Insurance Department issued its final rulings on 15 health insurance rate filings for the 2022 individual and small group markets. The filings were made by 11 health insurers for plans that...

Governor Ned Lamont’s executive powers under the public health emergency, which have been highly controversial were extended for the fifth time in July after a party line vote by the Connecticut General Assembly. Following the votes by the House and Senate, Governor...

Summary of the Important Health Care Bills from the 2021 Legislative Session Read more

A number of physicians have contacted the county medical association staff inquiring about renewing their medical license. Some physicians reported they have not received a renewal notice from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Kindly note the renewal notice...

ACCELERATED AND ADVANCED PAYMENT NETTINGS/OFFSETS ACROSS ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS National Government Services is receiving an influx of calls to its Provider Contact Center with regard to recoupment of AAPs with providers questioning recoupments on funds they...