by Adam Fox, Director of Strategic Engagement Colorado’s budget is in a bit of a tight spot thanks to limits set through the state constitution and the Tax Payer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Some state lawmakers have begun targeting the Medicaid program (the state run...
by Emily Michels, Health Policy Fellow You’ve spent hours poring over insurance plan premiums, or perhaps worked with a health coverage guide to find what health plan works best for you, and now you get to see that choice in action. When you’re sick or hurt, the last...
by Sonia Koetting As the wife of a self-employed family supporter, one of my roles has been to examine health insurance options and find the best value for my family. Well, the best value for the lowest cost. The task was much simpler 10 years ago, but then rates...
by Lynn Doan, Strategic Engagement Fellow A new website is allowing Coloradans to view transparent price and quality information for selected hospital procedures. Such a site is unique, not only in that it provides informative data from more payers than any other...
by Beverly Barsook, Guest Blog Recently, I visited an eye specialist to discuss an elective eye procedure. I had two options: do the procedure in a nearby facility or possibly have it done in the doctor’s office. By chance, I knew that this procedure could be...
