Category Archives: partners

Long-view on health reform

By Frances G. Padilla President, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut When the Strategy Subcommittee of Access Health CT, the new health insurance marketplace, asks for provocative ideas, that’s an encouraging sign for the people of Connecticut. And it was … Continue reading

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Health Foundation Supports Continued HUSKY A Coverage

For Immediate Release April 17, 2013 Contact: Alice Straight 203-639-0550 ext. 309; PRESS RELEASE  Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut announced today that it stands in support of those rallying to preserve HUSKY A at the Capitol. “Taking away the … Continue reading

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Health Care Foundation Publication Released in Gratitude for Strong Community Partnerships

Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of “The Power of Movement Building: The Story of the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut,” a narrative chronicling the first decade of its work at the … Continue reading

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Foundation’s history is springboard to the future

By Frances G. Padilla President, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut It’s been two weeks since I stepped into my new role as president of Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut (UHCF), and come into it with deep pride in … Continue reading

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We Came to Praise the Affordable Care Act-Not to Bury It

The Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care held an event following the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on June 28.  Those who planned the gathering had no way to know what the decision would be.  Members … Continue reading

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Cigna shareholder revolt

If former insurance executive turned whistleblower, Wendell Potter’s prediction is right, annual meetings this year for insurers won’t be the non-events they usually are. In his blog Potter writes: Of the five biggest for-profit insurers, Cigna will lead off the … Continue reading

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What’s the Consumer Chanting About at Exchange Meetings?

The Health Insurance Exchange, established in the Affordable Care Act and slated to be operational in 2014, is envisioned to be an efficient and competitive marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase quality, affordable health insurance. The law takes … Continue reading

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