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Prevention Pays Off
Thursday, August 26, 2010
By: Janet Davenport
New report shows care can help manage diabetes costs

Figueroa returns to post at health foundation
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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A former candidate for governor has returned to his job as president of the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, the organization said in a statement.

Administration steps up scrutiny of insurer WellPoint
Thursday, May 6, 2010
By: David S. Hilzenrath
The Obama administration escalated a long-running battle with one of the nation's largest health insurers Tuesday night, calling on state governments to scrutinize any rate increase sought by WellPoint.

CT DESERVES FACTS, NOT FALSEHOODS
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
By: Janet Davenport
Calling on Connecticut policy, media and opinion leaders to make sure all residents get reliable information on health care reform, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut today released a statement saying families and businesses deserve the facts about federal and state health care reform, not scare tactics and outright falsehoods.

FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW EFFORT TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF BENEFITS OF HEALTH REFORM
Monday, April 12, 2010
By: Janet Davenport
Joined by a cadre of health reform experts and representatives from a broad range of its public and private partners, Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut today announced the launch of a new statewide public awareness campaign aimed at ensuring residents get reliable information on federal and state health reforms as well as holding policymakers accountable for implementation.

Obama Hails Vote on Health Care as Answering 'the Call of History'
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
By: Robert Pear and David M. Herszenhorn
House Democrats approved a far-reaching overhaul of the nation's health system on Sunday, voting over unanimous Republican opposition to provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans after an epic political battle that could define the differences between the parties for years.