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Connecticut Healthcare Costs Surge; Primary Care Investment Falls Short

6/25/2025

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Connecticut's healthcare spending surged by 7.8% from 2022 to 2023, surpassing set benchmarks, while primary care investment dwindled to 4.5%, falling short of the 6.9% target. Experts at a recent hearing voiced concerns over affordability and rising costs, as Massachusetts grapples with a proposed 13.4% rate hike for 2026.

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Story summary

Connecticut's healthcare spending surged by 7.8% from 2022 to 2023, surpassing set benchmarks, while primary care investment dwindled to 4.5%, falling short of the 6.9% target. Experts at a recent hearing voiced concerns over affordability and rising costs, as Massachusetts grapples with a proposed 13.4% rate hike for 2026.