AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHospital Safety: Five staff members were assaulted by an inmate at Hartford Correctional Center; three received hospital treatment, and state police are investigating. Flu Season: Connecticut reports six flu deaths since late September, all among people over 55. The season’s first death came about a month earlier than last year, and health officials urge residents to get vaccinated. Medicaid Coverage: A court ruling blocks a federal rule that would have required some sick Medicaid recipients to prove they were medically frail. Attorney General William Tong called the decision a win against unlawful work requirements. Children’s Care: Connecticut Children’s brought Halloween to hospitalized kids with reverse trick-or-treating, visiting about 100 patient rooms. Provider Support: Gov. Ned Lamont announced $19.5 million in state aid for nonprofit providers to make infrastructure upgrades.
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