The state’s Health Care Cabinet has appointed 21 community leaders from diverse backgrounds to serve on the Connecticut AHEAD Advisory Committee. 

The hospital system in Connecticut plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of state residents and is a vital contributor to the state's economy.  A high functioning health system geared towards improving health outcomes must focus on primary and preventive care and include efficient, safe and accessible hospital care.

The Guidehouse team will be conducting a series of in-person focus group meetings January 2025 to solicit input from Windham Community partners and the Windham Community at large.

OHS, in collaboration with Windham Hospital and Guidehouse  Inc., identifies next steps for feasibility study

Behavioral health disorders impact a growing number of children and adults in Connecticut and across the country.  The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy has released the findings of a study conducted to assess the impact of specific factors impacting the accessibility of behavioral health services. 

The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) and Johnson Memorial Hospital have reached an agreement designed to prioritize maternal and infant health and study the need for a new birthing center in the hospital’s service area.

The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) has published a new report showing Connecticut’s progress in adopting new ways of paying for health care.  Alternative payment models promote greater value - including higher quality care, equity and cost efficiency – for patients, purchasers, payers and providers. 

The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) has published the annual Top Outpatient Prescription Drug summary report and list. Six drugs were included on the final list and make up approximately 3.1% of all retail commercial and Medicaid prescription drug spending, representing almost $175 million (data does not include drug rebates).

Guidehouse, Inc. will launch an independent study of the need for a birthing center in the Windham hospital catchment area next week under the terms of an agreed settlement between the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) and Windham Hospital.