The recent closure of the legislative session in Hartford left many disappointed as private equity firms were not restricted from purchasing hospitals in the state. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont had expressed the need for more control over hospitals in the state, but his plea went unheeded.
Despite this setback, Governor Lamont remains determined to have greater control over the healthcare industry in Connecticut. He believes that more oversight is necessary to ensure that patients receive quality care and that hospital profits are not put before patient needs.
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