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CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays

The Department of Correction unveiled a reform package focused on improving in-prison healthcare with a new director of inmate medical services.
A backlog task force from multiple agencies will address scheduling delays for specialty care.
The plan includes modernizing electronic health records and launching temporary specialty clinics in cardiology and gastroenterology.
Gov. Ned Lamont said the state has reduced incarceration levels but stressed continuing work on prison healthcare.
The reforms will create an online system for medical care requests and access to health records.
A 10-year plan will be developed by the Correction Medical and Health Commission.
The changes come after a March 2026 ombuds report citing systemic deficiencies in treatment access.
Connecticut’s transformation in prison healthcare has been ongoing since UConn Health’s prior management.
The state aims to reduce medical copays and publish an online system for health records.
Officials emphasized ongoing oversight to ensure progress on the backlog and care improvements.

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