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HB 5165

AN ACT REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER TO MANAGE HOSPITALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR OPERATIONAL CRISIS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill mandates study of whether court-appointed receivers can effectively manage financially distressed hospitals facing operational collapse.

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Bill Summary · HB 5165

Legislative bill overview

HB 5165 requires Connecticut to evaluate whether appointing a receiver—a court-appointed manager—would be an effective tool for managing hospitals facing serious financial problems or operational crises. The bill mandates a study examining how receiver appointments work, their potential benefits and drawbacks, and whether this approach could help stabilize struggling hospitals in the state.

Why is this important

Hospital financial distress directly affects patient care, staff employment, and community healthcare access. Connecticut has experienced hospital closures and service reductions in recent years, making policymakers seek new intervention strategies. This bill represents a proactive approach to potentially preserve hospital operations before they fail completely, though receiver appointments are a drastic intervention with significant implications for hospital governance and staff.

Potential points of contention

  • Autonomy concerns: Appointing a receiver removes decision-making authority from existing hospital boards and leadership, raising questions about who controls critical healthcare institutions
  • Cost-benefit uncertainty: The bill doesn't specify whether receiver management actually saves money or improves outcomes, and the evaluation process itself requires state resources
  • Stakeholder impacts: Different groups (hospital boards, physicians, administrators, employees, patients) may have conflicting interests regarding external receivership, and the bill doesn't clarify how their concerns will be weighted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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