A column of commentary on legal and legislative issues affecting hospitals and health care. Timely thoughts and views on various aspects of the health care system from the perspective of consultants. Since then, the demands on health care providers have intensified. Technology has become more sophisticated and expensive. Day surgery centers have proliferated.
New technology gives physicians startling capabilities.
And health care is now highly regulated by the federal and state government. These changes have not altered the mission of hospitals, which remains providing quality patient care. In June of 1996, CHA's Board of Trustees made a decision that would change the direction of the Association forever. Fundamental changes in CHA's mission were made that would allow the Association to represent not only acute care hospitals but their related healthcare organizations as well. This move toward system thinking and leadership will enable Connecticut providers, as integrated networks, to provide the best quality, cost-effective care possible.