2026 Legislative Wrap-up

As the Connecticut legislative session comes to a close, SoNE HEALTH President & CEO Lisa Trumble is joined by Michael Johnson of Sullivan & LeShane for an in-depth discussion on the healthcare policies, legislative decisions, and advocacy efforts shaping the future of care across the state. In this episode, they review key developments from the 2026 Connecticut General Assembly session, including issues impacting independent providers, healthcare access, payer pressures, and proposed changes to the Certificate of Need (CON) approval process. Tune in for insights into what was accomplished during the session, the challenges that remain, and how healthcare organizations and providers can prepare for what’s ahead.Topics include:Connecticut healthcare legislation recapCertificate of Need (CON) reform discussionsIndependent provider advocacyPayer and reimbursement challengesHealthcare policy trends impacting patients and practicesPlanning ahead for future legislative sessions