A draft of the Healthcare Innovation Plan under the State Innovation Model Initiative (SIM) is available for review. The SIM is a unique funding opportunity from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to facilitate transformation in healthcare delivery and payment models as well as increase access to care and reduce healthcare costs. The pillars of the model are consumer empowerment, community health improvement, and primary care practice transformation. The Office of the Healthcare Advocate is asking the public health community for feedback and ways to improve the plan. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference and help Connecticut achieve better healthcare and health for all of its citizens.
The Connecticut Public Health Association is an affiliated association of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only
organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.