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Connecticut Lawmakers Propose Bill to Protect Hospitals and Patients

Connecticut lawmakers are introducing a new bill following Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy, which left hospitals like Manchester Memorial, Waterbury, and Rockville General in financial distress. The proposal allows the attorney general to appoint a receiver to manage hospitals in crisis, ensuring patient protection when owners fail.

Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, a Democrat from Fairfield and co-chair of the Public Health Committee, sees this as a direct response to Prospects mismanagement and greed. Senate leaders like Martin Looney and Sen. Saud Anwar support the bill, emphasizing the importance of healthcare for vulnerable moments and the community impact of struggling hospitals.

Financial reports reveal Prospects forty-three million dollar loss last year and a one point five billion dollar annual hole for hospitals due to low Medicaid reimbursements. The Finance Committee advanced a hospital tax tweak to increase federal Medicaid cash, but experts stress the need to address underfunding upfront to prevent future crises. Lawmakers aim to strengthen safeguards for reliable care.

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