November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes, its signs, and the importance of early detection and management. In 2024, an estimated 38.4 million people in the United States, about 11.6% of the population, are living with diabetes, including both diagnosed and undiagnosed cases. Prevalence is higher among […]
Independent Physician-Owned CINs: A Powerful Alternative in the Era of Hospital Consolidation
By: Tracy Ivers, Legal Counsel In today’s healthcare landscape, massive hospital consolidation is a growing trend. Unfortunately, this shift has left many providers yearning for the autonomy and flexibility of independent practice but lack the resources to thrive in a market dominated by large healthcare systems. Independent, non-hospital-affiliated Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) offer a promising […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Tracy Reilly, MLS, Manager of Quality & Performance October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting education, early detection, and support for those affected by breast cancer. Established in 1985 by the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries and launched with the advocacy of breast cancer survivor Betty Ford, the […]
Primary Care Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving
Primary Care Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving By: Sudeep Bansal, MD and James Uberti, MD Turn on the news, and you are likely to hear claims that primary care physicians (PCPs) are a “dying breed.” It’s time to set the record straight. The truth is more nuanced, and far more hopeful. Media thrives on absolutes. Headlines […]
Independent Medicine Is Not Disappearing in CT – It’s Evolving
The following opinion piece appeared in the online and print editions of Hartford Business Journal on September 8, 2025 By: Dr. Khuram Ghumman, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAFP, East Granby Family Practice, LLC Independent medicine isn’t dead. It’s evolving right here in Connecticut. If you follow healthcare news, you’ve likely seen headlines about hospital mergers, private equity […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Healthcare
By: Renee Broadbent, MBA, CCSFP, CHC, Chief Information Officer & Information Security Officer George Beauregard, DO, Chief Population Health Officer Steve Melinosky, Chief Compliance and Regulatory Officer From streamlining administrative workflows to detecting diseases earlier than ever before, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare industry at […]
Independent Physician-Owned CINs: A Powerful Alternative in the Era of Hospital Consolidation
By: Tracy Ivers, Legal Counsel In today’s healthcare landscape, massive hospital consolidation is a growing trend. Unfortunately, this shift has left many providers yearning for the autonomy and flexibility of independent practice but lack the resources to thrive in a market dominated by large healthcare systems. Independent, non-hospital affiliated Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs) offer a […]
Independent Medical Practices Matter More Than Ever
The following opinion piece appeared in the online and print newspaper editions of Hearst Media Connecticut on July 23, 2025. By: Margaret Chustecki, MD, MBA, Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven In today’s healthcare landscape, it’s getting harder to tell who’s actually in charge of patient care: doctors, or the corporations that employ them. Across […]
Sun Sense
By Philip Shapiro, MD and Alicia Sigal, MD, Board-certified Dermatologists and Dermatopathologists Summer is here, which for many people means more time in the sun. While the sun has beneficial effects, too much exposure can be damaging to the skin, not only because of its causal roles for skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma, […]
Perils of Medical Practice Acquisitions
By: Margaret Chustecki, MD, MBA, Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven The growing trend of independent practices being absorbed by large hospital systems, insurance companies, or private equity firms presents serious risks to the future of patient care and the integrity of the medical profession. While consolidation may offer some operational efficiencies or negotiating power, […]