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OHS presses Trinity for data, cost and transportation details after Enfield rehab closure
Summary
During the June 11 OHS hearing, staff requested clarification of patient-count methodology, verification of data filters following an EHR transition, per-session cost averages for regional programs, transportation utilization figures, and any exportable patient compliance or outcome metrics; Trinity agreed to file late materials.
Office of Health Strategy analysts used the June 11 hearing to press Trinity Health of New England and Johnson Memorial Hospital for several technical clarifications they said are necessary to evaluate the certificate-of-need application to terminate outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation at the Enfield site.
OHS asked hospital leaders to explain a submitted table; Patrick McCormack, regional executive director for cardiovascular services, said the table reports "unique patients" and that fiscal-year reporting differences (Trinity’s July 1–June 30 fiscal year versus OHS filing windows) explain why 2026 figures include July–September data. OHS flagged apparent mismatches between frequency charts and fiscal-year totals and asked Trinity to verify filter dates and submit corrected files as late filings.
Analysts also requested per-session cost averages for cardiac and pulmonary rehab at Johnson Memorial, St. Francis and St. Mary’s (commercial and uninsured rates). Trinity representatives said they can provide averages and will determine whether any items should be filed under seal for confidentiality.
On access issues, OHS requested utilization data for transportation programs (Lyft and Veo) that Trinity cited as supports for patients who cannot drive. Carolyn Allessie said the Lyft ride program is grant-funded, has operated for four years and is offered at no cost to eligible patients screened for transportation barriers, but she acknowledged utilization in Johnson Memorial’s service area is low. OHS asked Trinity to provide utilization breakdowns after the hearing.
Finally, OHS asked about patient compliance and outcomes tracking. Trinity said referring cardiology practices typically receive follow-up charting and that the system does not employ cardiologists in the Johnson primary service area; it agreed to explore whether compliance or outcome data could be exported and provided as a late-file.
Hearing officer Dan Chuka recessed the technical portion of the hearing and asked Trinity to supply the requested late-file material for OHS review before the agency issues proposed findings.
