Public Health Committee Public Hearing - February 18, 2026

Connecticut General Assembly Public Health Committee · February 19, 2026

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DPH overview of rural health proposal, workforce and EMS compact language

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Commissioner Juthani (Department of Public Health) summarized proposed changes: standardize CNA training, create a 5‑year rural retention incentive with licensing accountability options, expand contracting with tribal nations including mobile health vans, and include conditional language about joining an EMS licensure compact only if neighboring states join. She noted DPH’s portion of federal rural health funds and offered to supply written comments on other bills.

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A Connecticut Public Health Committee hearing featuring Department of Public Health testimony on workforce and rural health grants, and an extended public-comment period dominated by testimony for SB 195 (overdose prevention centers). Other bills discussed included EMS licensure compact, LTAC licensure, private-equity controls for hospitals, social-work licensure (LMSW exam), veterinary telemedicine, and workplace-safety/HIE alerts.

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