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Senate OKs UConn Health joint venture to stabilize Waterbury, Bristol and Day Kimball hospitals
Summary
The Connecticut Senate approved HB 8001 to enable a joint venture between UConn Health and three community hospitals to receive state bonding and investments, with reporting and auditing requirements. Supporters said the deal protects access to care; critics warned of taxpayer risk and urged reforms to broader health‑care costs.
The Connecticut Senate voted to approve House Bill 8001, authorizing a joint‑venture framework and up to roughly $390 million in state bonding to support investments in Waterbury Hospital, Bristol Hospital and Day Kimball Hospital. Sponsor Senator von Farrow said the funding would be used for IT upgrades, deferred maintenance and working capital and that UConn Health’s management and the proposed finance corporation would provide…
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