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Last update: 6 hours agoBaby Formula Court Fight: A federal judge cleared the way for a high-stakes NEC trial against Mead Johnson over claims Enfamil formulas harmed babies, with potentially billions at stake. Infectious Disease Watch: Connecticut confirmed its first clade I mpox case after travel to Western Europe; officials say it’s not a general public risk but urge at-risk people to get the JYNNEOS vaccine. Medicaid Access Push: Yale New Haven Health is partnering with Escher Health to enroll Medicaid-eligible patients who aren’t signed up, aiming to reduce uncompensated care and improve continuity. Healthcare Quality Spotlight: Seven Connecticut-area hospitals earned top CMS “five-star” quality ratings in the latest system. Policy & Costs: Gov. Lamont floated expanding the “Connecticut Option” idea by opening state/municipal health plans to more groups to tackle rising healthcare costs. Community Pressure Points: Waterbury food pantry demand nearly tripled as inflation and SNAP changes strain family budgets.
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