Hartford County Medical Association (HCMA)

08/10/2026

Did you know Melanoma is one of Connecticut’s most common types of cancer….

Here's what you need to know about the benefits of wearing sunscreen and where to find Connecticut dispensers.

07/04/2026

06/22/2026

https://www.courant.com/2026/06/22/delay-and-deny-insurance-practices-hinder-health-care-ct-patients-doctors-say/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASmNuxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeYeZM23WBpllhc7UzJRPo0lgedDxCR5DVzMVev8-YGvUbsobipGyMM3DDEys_aem_wRsSFbbgvynC_KAAInKtNA&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-hartfordcourant&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202606226a391d6d4cd9c502b0b04ab5

Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening.

05/30/2026

In 2024, more than 9 in 10 physicians (93 percent) reported care delays while waiting for insurers to authorize necessary treatment, according to a survey by the American Medical Association, which represents the nation’s doctors.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/national/unitedhealthcare-removing-prior-approval-for-most-pediatric-services/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTNH_News_8&fbclid=IwdGRjcASIAVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHxtiUkHaNcPKkfIy0uQNH8BJ_ocVlZAHqldx8bi18EuP3lVjr_wabk7Ec2g_aem_zGAVsiOGOkhZ15WTh21HiA

The move is part of a broader effort by insurance companies to respond to a growing backlash over prior authorization requirements.

05/28/2026

The Speaker Free Act…..

6326 likes, 143 comments. “You should be able to speak up for your patients, FULL STOP. Elisabeth P., MD sat down for a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Noah Wyle, to talk about a broad range of topics, including how damaging it can be when providers are prevented from doing the...

05/28/2026

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTB6hPY18/ A Texas physician says…our patients deserve that every four years healthcare is not up for debate!

369.8K likes, 7484 comments. “The Texas surgeon who went viral for challenging UnitedHealthcare is bringing her message to Capitol Hill. Dr. Elizabeth Potter joined hundreds of healthcare workers at the bipartisan "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies aimed at addressing staffing sh...

05/27/2026

One of the confusing things about stroke is that its symptoms—such as dizziness, numbness or altered vision—may be relatively mild. Many times with a stroke people are waiting up to 12 hours to seek treatment. They think the numbness will go away.

Learn more about signs and symptoms of stroke at https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/_campaigns/neurology/regional

05/21/2026

Women’s health includes mental health. 🧠🤍

If you’re not feeling like yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

📞 Pregnant or postpartum support: ACCESS Mental Health for Moms — 833-978-MOMS (6667) / https://ow.ly/47J550YZa6a
📞 24/7 mental health support: call or text 988
📞 Domestic violence support: Safe Connect — 1-888-774-2900 / https://ow.ly/et6z50YZa68