Thought Leadership

When you enter the healthcare profession, the demands are relentless. Long hours, complex cases, emotional weight, and the never-ending responsibility of patient care. Running a healthcare practice asks just as much. With the rapid pace of technological shifts, complex reimbursement structures, intense workforce competition, and a persistent wave of industry consolidation, the business of healthcare is increasingly challenging.

We are pleased to announce that David S. Hoopes, Jay R. Lawlor and Victor Morganthaler joined the firm as Partners, and Stephen T. Price joined the firm as an Associate in April of 2026.

Across Connecticut, nonprofits are on the front lines of addressing our state’s biggest challenges — delivering healthcare, educating students, supporting families, and strengthening communities. However, many nonprofit organizations face a common barrier: the high cost of capital projects.

Anxiety affects nearly one-third of the U.S. workforce,¹ showing up in subtle ways such as trouble focusing, poor sleep, and a constant sense of being “on edge.” These challenges often go unseen, yet they can significantly impact employees’ health, productivity, and overall well-being.

Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the 2026 HBJ Employee Wellness Survey reveals how Connecticut employers are redefining workplace wellness through flexible work options, mental health support, and preventive care — while highlighting the challenges that remain. See what employees value most and how leading organizations are turning wellness into a competitive advantage.

With the sweltering days of summer not far away, Eversource customers recently filed into the Raymond Library in East Hartford to learn more about their energy bills and the help that’s available to control costs as temperatures start to rise. Throughout the year, the energy company hosts a variety of in-person events like these—offering a chance for customers to meet with Eversource’s dedicated representatives and have a safe space to discuss financial assistance, flexible payment plans, and energy efficiency programs that can help them manage their monthly bills.

For many small businesses, May is a moment to pause and celebrate the grit, creativity, and resilience that fuel local economies. Small Business Week shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs who keep our communities vibrant, but it also highlights the challenges they face.

In an era when banking is increasingly shaped by consolidation, scale, and digital reach, the phrase “community bank” is used more freely than ever before. Yet those of us who live this mission every day know that being a true community bank isn’t about size, branch count, or market share. It’s also not necessarily about location, but instead about proximity– proximity to people, to challenges, to dreams, and to the everyday moments that shape local life.

Steve was a Newington business owner seeking to buy out his partner. He spoke with many banks who structured the financing in a way that was too restrictive and not conducive to their growth plans. Fortunately, he was introduced to Jerome Baier, the Business Banking Regional Manager at M&T Bank. Jerome didn’t just hear Steve; he paid attention.

For many small and midsize businesses, a banking relationship starts and ends with transactions. Deposits go in, payments go out, and as long as everything clears, it feels like the system is working. But in today’s environment, where fraud is more sophisticated, margins are tighter, and time is a scarce resource, viewing your bank as merely a utility can quietly expose your business to unnecessary risk and inefficiency.