Connecticut Health Council

The Connecticut Health Council is a group of health sector leaders who work together to promote Connecticut as a premier center for the development of businesses, initiatives, and technology that improve healthcare and wellness both nationally and in the State. The Council also fosters collaboration, education, entrepreneurship, and networking among leaders of for-profit and non-profit entities.

Connecticut Health Council

The Connecticut Health Council is a group of health sector leaders who work together to promote Connecticut as a premier center for the development of businesses, initiatives, and technology that improve healthcare and wellness both nationally and in the State. The Council also fosters collaboration, education, entrepreneurship, and networking among leaders of for-profit and non-profit entities.

Connecticut Health Council

The Connecticut Health Council is a group of health sector leaders who work together to promote Connecticut as a premier center for the development of businesses, initiatives, and technology that improve healthcare and wellness both nationally and in the State. The Council also fosters collaboration, education, entrepreneurship, and networking among leaders of for-profit and non-profit entities.

Healthcare in Hartford and Connecticut

The healthcare industry in the Hartford Region boasts 1,248 businesses, over 101,935 jobs, and $7.93bn GRP.

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Raising awareness of the health sector's importance as an economic and employment driver in Connecticut.

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Through collaboration among payors, providers, and State government, solutions can be created.

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CHC Members

# 3

Healthiest State in the U.S.

103,000

Poeple Employed in CT Health Systems & Hospitals

$ 27.7 B

Generated by CT Hospitals for the State's Economy

Top 5

High Access to Care & Lower Prevalence of Mental Illness

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February 19, 2020

Wheeler Clinic Provides Innovative Healthcare Services

Wheeler Clinic appointed Sabrina Trocchi President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2019. Sabrina spoke with MetroHartford Alliance Content Manager Nan Price about her new role, innovations in healthcare, and how the industry contributes to Connecticut’s economy. NAN PRICE: How has your experience prepared you…

February 13, 2020

Jonathan Slifka Chairs Hospital for Special Care 25th Anniversary Ivan Lendl Golf Classic

Jonathan Slifka of West Hartford will chair the Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) 25th Anniversary Ivan Lendl Golf Classic to be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at the TPC River Highlands. The tournament supports the HFSC Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp and year-round adaptive sports…

February 13, 2020

CHC Executive Director Amy Cunningham to Speak at WHCC2020

Amy Cunningham, Vice President, MetroHartford Alliance, Executive Director, Connecticut Health Council, will be one of the speakers at the 17th annual World Health Care Congress in Washington DC. Learn more about the event here.

January 23, 2020

Reasons to Smile: Dental Services Launched for Hartford Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Parents and family members of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have many concerns, from finding appropriate educational supports, to accessing housing, health care, and more. A new collaboration between Wheeler and Harc, Inc. will help to relieve one of the burdens for…

January 21, 2020

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center debuts outpatient orthopedic surgery center, largest expansion of Hartford campus in a decade

The Hartford Courant, January 15, 2020  In a joint venture with nearly two dozen physicians, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center is debuting a $26.5 million outpatient orthopedic and spine surgery center, the largest expansion on the hospital’s Hartford campus in nearly a decade. The…

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October 26, 2019

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