Hartford County Medical Association (HCMA)

05/30/2026

In 2024, more than 9 in 10 physicians (93 percent) reported care delays while waiting for insurers to authorize necessary treatment, according to a survey by the American Medical Association, which represents the nation’s doctors.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/national/unitedhealthcare-removing-prior-approval-for-most-pediatric-services/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTNH_News_8&fbclid=IwdGRjcASIAVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHxtiUkHaNcPKkfIy0uQNH8BJ_ocVlZAHqldx8bi18EuP3lVjr_wabk7Ec2g_aem_zGAVsiOGOkhZ15WTh21HiA

The move is part of a broader effort by insurance companies to respond to a growing backlash over prior authorization requirements.

05/28/2026

The Speaker Free Act…..

6326 likes, 143 comments. “You should be able to speak up for your patients, FULL STOP. Elisabeth P., MD sat down for a conversation with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Noah Wyle, to talk about a broad range of topics, including how damaging it can be when providers are prevented from doing the...

05/28/2026

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTB6hPY18/ A Texas physician says…our patients deserve that every four years healthcare is not up for debate!

369.8K likes, 7484 comments. “The Texas surgeon who went viral for challenging UnitedHealthcare is bringing her message to Capitol Hill. Dr. Elizabeth Potter joined hundreds of healthcare workers at the bipartisan "Healthcare is Human" rally, advocating for policies aimed at addressing staffing sh...

05/27/2026

One of the confusing things about stroke is that its symptoms—such as dizziness, numbness or altered vision—may be relatively mild. Many times with a stroke people are waiting up to 12 hours to seek treatment. They think the numbness will go away.

Learn more about signs and symptoms of stroke at https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/_campaigns/neurology/regional

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Women’s health includes mental health. 🧠🤍

If you’re not feeling like yourself, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

📞 Pregnant or postpartum support: ACCESS Mental Health for Moms — 833-978-MOMS (6667) / https://ow.ly/47J550YZa6a
📞 24/7 mental health support: call or text 988
📞 Domestic violence support: Safe Connect — 1-888-774-2900 / https://ow.ly/et6z50YZa68

05/21/2026

When it comes to stroke, quick action can make all the difference. 🚨

Remember BE FAST:
⚖️ Balance Loss
👀 Eyesight changes
🧑 Face drooping
💪 Arm weakness
🗣 Speech difficulty
⏰ Time to call 911

Other symptoms can include sudden confusion, dizziness, trouble seeing, or a severe headache.
Trust your instincts — acting quickly could save a life.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5Mq050YZ9tz

05/19/2026

HCMA members sign up today for this important webinar June 10th 7-8pm with our affinity partner Garfunkel Wild and their legal experts Elisabeth Pimentel and Barry Cepelewicz! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/y2jsef9

04/30/2026

HCMA President, Dr. Atique Mirza joined the CSMS and 17 other organizations to highlight concerns with high-deductible health plans…….”If Connecticut is serious about reducing medical debt and protecting access to care, legislators must focus on regulating high-deductible health plans. Until this is addressed, the problem will persist, and both patients and physicians will continue to bear the consequences.”

Health insurers report billions in profits while increasingly promoting products that shift more financial responsibility onto patients and physicians.