Hartford Business Journal

HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | October 10, 2022 39 mentor and trainer of medical stu- dents, residents, fellows, and young physicians. He's been on the frontlines advocat- ing for policies that aim to keep doctors in the state. Earlier this year, he penned an op-ed calling on state lawmakers to address Connecticut's high cost of doctor train- ing, high risk of liability, overall cost of living and lack of loan forgiveness programs — all factors driving a doctor brain drain. Adelman noted that Connecticut ranked No. 47 in the country in 2021 for retain- ing physicians trained in-state, accord- ing to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Adelman is also well-known for his work as an ophthalmology expert. He serves as the scientific director of the European Vitreo-Retinal Society and president of the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Adelman has been published extensive- ly, primarily in the area of retinal and macular diseases and surgery. He has been in nearly 100 publications and 250 abstracts. He also serves on the edito- rial board of several scientific journals and serves on the executive committee of several medical societies. Adelman received his MBA from the Yale University School of Management in 2011, and was a fellow at Harvard Medical School-Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Vitreo-retinal Diseases and Surgery in 2001. ANDREW MAIS As head of the Connecticut Insurance Department, Andrew Mais oversees one of the state's most important industries, and his agency plays a significant role in determining healthcare costs for consumers and businesses. His office's duties include regulating health insurance rates proposed by insurers, a role that comes with much scrutiny from the industry and general public. Mais' power was on display in ear- ly September, when he pared back insurers' average 2023 rate requests for the small group market (from 20.4% to 12.9%) and the individual market (from 14.8% to 7.9%). While the average increases approved by the state are lower than the rates requested by insurers, they still rep- resent a significant increase in costs to consumers and businesses in the coming year. That's brought on some criticism, which Mais has acknowledged. "The skyrocketing cost of health care that these premiums cover must be ad- dressed," Mais said when he announced the rates approved by his office. "The unit cost of hospital inpatient and outpatient care has risen about 9% per year. Prescription drug prices have risen even higher. The rates announced today will continue to protect con- sumers from inflationary pricing and unwarranted profits while ensuring Connecticut residents have access to a stable, competitive health insurance market." Mais has an extensive private and public sector background. Previously, he was a member of Deloitte's Center for Financial Services, where he served as a subject-matter specialist and re- source on insurance regulation. Prior to that, he was a director at the New York State Insurance Department. GALO RODRIGUEZ It's no secret that the mental healthcare needs of residents in Connecticut and across the country have increased amid the pandemic. As the stigma surrounding mental health continues to fade, the industry that provides care to those experiencing psychological and other related issues is growing. And one of the most well-known mental healthcare providers in the region is Hartford-based nonprofit The Village for Families & Children, led by longtime CEO Galo Rodriguez. The Village — which served nearly 4,400 kids, teens and adults and reported $41.5 million in program funding in fiscal 2021 — provides a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth devel- opment, substance use treatment and support services in Greater Hartford. Rodriguez led the organization's pandem- ic response and other recent important initiatives, including partnering with Hartford Public Schools and Travelers Cos. to address chronic absenteeism in the Capital City. Galo Rodriguez One step closer to recovery. Specializing in Long-COVID. gaylord.org Wallingford, CT Dr. Ronald Adelman Andrew Mais POWER 25 IN HEALTHCARE

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