Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General and Bradley Me
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is dedicated to fostering, sustaining and improving the health status of the people in the communities we serve.
- Income
- $814.0 million
- Spending
- $754.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 8.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 3,567
- Volunteers
- 396
- Highest pay
- $1.3 million, hospitalist
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $139.3 million spent. Cancer:During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute expanded and refined community-focused cancer support services addressing priority community health needs identified through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), including behavioral health, social determinants of health, nutrition, financial toxicity, caregiver support, and access to specialty supportive care.In FY25, services reached thousands of patients through psychosocial counseling, social work navigation, nutrition care, financial counseling, and peer support programs. Expanded staffing and virtual modalities improved access, while ongoing evaluation ensured alignment with identified community health needs.Psycho-oncology: Quality of Life Program (QOL):CHNA alignment: Behavioral health access, emotional support, continuity of care*1367 completed appointmentsHighlight: QOL services ensured continued access to evidence-based psychosocial oncology care, particularly for patients facing transportation, geographic, or work-related barriers.Expanded access integrating a post-doc fellow (.4FTE), offering non-billable services through training program to reduce barriers. Provided clinical supervision for psycho-oncology to support Ph.D work. Services continue to reach geographically dispersed patients and lower-barrier populations through telehealth.Oncology Social Work:CHNA alignment: Social determinants of health, financial distress, care coordinationSocial workers addressed housing insecurity, transportation barriers, employment loss, caregiver strain, and financial distress, supporting equitable cancer care access across regions.* 2,216 referralsTotal Referral Comparison (Selected Regions)Region FY24 FY25 % ChangeHartford 1,013 779 -23%Central & NW 355 415 +17%HOCC/CHH 251 489 +95%East 311 421 +35%SVMC 352 112 -68%Overall, FY25 showed better regional alignment of services to community need, particularly in underserved and growing regions.Highlights: Created referral order to streamline access to services across the system. Increased staffing by 1 FTE (CENTRAL).Oncology Registered Dietitian Services:CHNA alignment: Nutrition insecurity, treatment tolerance, chronic disease managementNutrition services supported treatment adherence, symptom management, and food securityparticularly for patients experiencing financial or functional vulnerability.* 4,336 patient encountersTotal Patient Volume (Assessments + Follow-ups)Site FY24 FY25 ChangeMidstate Medical Center 1,281 1,084 -197Hartford Hospital 1,405 1,434 +29The Hospital of Central CT 912 969 +57Backus Hospital 401 621 +220Charlotte Hospital 0 228 +228 Highlight: Increased staffing by 1.2FTEs (1 FF& .2 HTFD)Backus and Charlotte hospitals both showed substantial growth, addressing prior regional gaps. Hartford Hospital volume growth reflects FTE expansion from 0.6 0.8.Financial Counseling/Coordination:CHNA alignment: Financial hardship, insurance access, health equityFinancial counseling mitigated cancer-related financial distress and supported patient navigation through insurance, assistance programs, and care affordability.FY25 Status:* Financial counseling services expanded in Central/NW, Hartford, and Fairfield regions* No standardized Epic workflow or metrics, limiting quantifiable FY comparison at this time Integration achieved through collaboration with: * Financial Aid* Authorization departments* Oncology care teamsHighlight: Increased staffing by 1FTE (FF)Support Groups & Educational series:CHNA alignment: Mental health, caregiver support, patient educationSupport groups reduced isolation, enhanced coping skills, and delivered disease-specific education to patients and caregivers across HHC's service area.* 505 participantsHighlights: Added 2 new support groups- Head & Neck Support Group and Lymphedema Support Group (partnership with Rehab to facilitate)* 10 condition-specific and caregiver groups offered* Virtual and hybrid formats enhanced accessibilityTopics included: * Breast, prostate, GI, gynecologic, brain, head & neck cancers* Advanced cancer* Caregiver support* Nutrition educationCommunity-Based Cancer Outreach & Education (FY25):In FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach focused on cancer education, prevention, screening, and early detection. Through 180 community events, mobile screening programs, and partnerships with hospitals, FQHCs, and community clinics, services reached thousands of individuals statewide, many of whom were uninsured or medically underserved. These efforts resulted in early cancer detection, improved access to preventive services, and reduced health disparities across Hartford HealthCare's communities. During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach activities focused on education, prevention, screening, and clinical trial awareness, reaching individuals statewide many of whom experience barriers related to insurance status, geography, income, or system navigation.FY25 Outcomes:Community outreach activities increased cancer awareness, reduced barriers to preventive care, and promoted equitable participation in clinical research particularly among populations traditionally underrepresented in oncology trials.*180 community outreach events held statewide* ~3,200 individuals received cancer education* 9 cancer prevention education events, reaching 338 attendees* 11 cancer screening outreach events, resulting in 291 completed screenings* Screening focus areas included: - Prostate - Colorectal - Skin - Head & neck cancers * 143 new patients enrolled in clinical trials, supporting equitable access to innovative cancer treatmentsStrategic Outreach & Priority Populations:Strategic outreach ensured cancer prevention and early detection services reached communities with the greatest unmet health needs, advancing Hartford HealthCare's commitment to health equity.CHNA alignment: Health disparities, underserved populations, geographic access*Statewide outreach s
- $67.7 million spent. Ayer Neuroscience:The Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute has simplified their approach to complex spine care, with a team of experts leading the way. The Ayer Neuroscience Institute's Spine Care program offers exceptional care, from traumatic spine injuries and tumors to more common problems like herniated discs, degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis and sciatica.Other conditions treated at the Institute include Headaches; Epilepsy; Stroke; Movement Disorders; Multiple Sclerosis; Pain Management; Hearing Loss and more. The Institute is made up of departments that provide these services to our patients at its various locations that include Hospital of Central Connecticut. Our departments include Epilepsy Center; Headache Center; Hearing and Balance Center; Memory Care Center; Chase Family Movement Disorder Center, among others.For FY25, there were 17,516 cases with an average length of stay of 6.85 days.
- $59.7 million spent. Digestive Health:Doctors at The Hospital of Central Connecticut use advanced equipment and procedures to help diagnose and treat a variety of colorectal and anorectal conditions. Conditions treated includes Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD); Hemorrhoids; Colon Polyps; Bowel Cancer (Colon/Rectal) and Fecal Incontinence.The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HCC) offers a variety of procedures and technology to diagnose colorectal conditions. Clinics are located at both the Bradley Memorial Campus and the New Britain General Campus. The Bradley Memorial campus has a legacy of caring for the Southington community and is supported by a staff that has enthusiasm for their work and compassion for their patients. The New Britain General campus opened in 1899 and has grown into a dynamic, acute-care teaching facility. Our reputation as a leading healthcare provider enables us to attract outstanding talent and acquire leading technology to remain firmly committed to our mission to provide outstanding care to our community.For FY25, there were 18,178 cases with an average length of stay of 5.21 days.
- $433.3 million spent. The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) is a 446-bed, acute-care community teaching hospital and Levell-III Trauma Center with campuses in New Britain and Southington. The Hospital of Central Connecticut has a medical staff of more than 300 physicians. Through the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the hospital participates in residency programs for primary care internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, and general surgery.In addition to the programs referred to above, the hospital provides services/programs including but not limited to the following:Behavioral & Mental Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Emergency Services, Headache Center, Imaging Services, Lab Services, Lung & Pulmonary, Maternity, Medical Weight Loss, Movement, Disorders Center, Neuroscience Institute, Occupational Health, Orthopedics, Outpatient Services, Pain Treatment, Palliative Care, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Primary Care & Specialty Care, Senior Services, Sleep Disorders, Spine Care, Stroke, Surgical Weight Loss, Urology & Kidney, Women's Health & Wound Care.Please visit the hospital's website at THOCC.org to view additional information.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1937.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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