Publications
CCHI publishes a variety of reports, fact sheets, consumer guides, and other resources about health care.
Recent Publications
2022 Ballot Guide
Check out our 2022 Ballot Guide for more information around 5 ballot measures that are related to health care.
2022 Statewide listening tour report
CCHI conducted a statewide listening tour, where we facilitated conversations around barriers to healthcare and prescription drug costs, read the full report for key takeaways.
2022 Legislative Scorecard
CCHI summary and scorecard of the 2022 Legislative session including bills we supported or opposed, legislator votes on selected bills, and key takeaways.
2022 Oral Health Survey Findings
In January-March 2022, we conducted a survey to assess the state of oral health care and the needs of Coloradans to inform our 2023 policy agenda. The results show how Coloradans face difficulty finding oral care they want and need.
2022 Statewide listening tour report-English
CCHI conducted a statewide listening tour, where we facilitated conversations around barriers to healthcare and prescription drug costs. The report highlights both financial and physical barriers to healthcare, while also recognizing external barriers to care.
Informe de la gira de escuscha a nivel estatal
CCHI pasó el año pasado organizando sesiones de escucha varias partes del estado. Durante estas sesiones escuchamos directamente a los habitantes de Colorado, muchos de los cuales se enfrentan a barreras estructurales para acceder y pagar la atención médica, sobre sus experiencias navegando por el sistema de salud en su región.
Reports
Consumer Assistance Program 2020 Report
CCHI 2019 Annual Report
CCHI’s 2019 Annual Report and financial overview.
2019 Colorado Hospital Value Report
This innovative report pairs Colorado average reimbursements/costs with value metrics.
Protect Our Care Colorado Campaign
Report on the successes of the 2017 campaign CCHI organized to protect the Affordable Care Act.
Fact sheets & Graphics
Prescription Drug Affordability Board
We’re working to lower prescription drug prices in Colorado with a Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Out-of-network Billing
What consumers need to know about surprise medical/out-of-network bill protections.
Freestanding Emergency Room Factsheet
Freestanding emergency rooms can present problems for consumers and our health system as a whole.
Short Term Plans Factsheet
Short term insurance plans carry many risks you should know about.
Network Adequacy in Health Insurance
We’re working to make sure your Colorado insurance plans provide an adequate network of medical providers.
Hospital Payment Assistance Program
Learn about Colorado’s law regarding financial assistance in hospitals.
Women's Health Preventive Services
Women can access many preventive health services through insurance without a copay.
Women's Health Preventive Services (Spanish)
Women can access many preventive health services through insurance without a copay.
CCHI Lobbying 101
Learn how to lobby your elected officials effectively.
CoveredU Health Insurance Literacy Guide (English/ Spanish)
This set of graphics can guide you through the basics and help you understand your health insurance.
Coverage options for Immigrant Families
High level guide to programs and eligibility for health coverage for immigrant families.
What Coloradans are saying about health care
Polling results with Altarum Health Care Value Hub
Working with the Altarum Health Care Value Hub, we released data briefs from a polling survey asking how Coloradans were feeling and experiencing our health care system. The polling was conducted in late 2018/early2019.
Legislative Scorecards
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