by Emily Michels, Health Policy Fellow I’m used to calling wrong numbers. Sometimes I remember them wrong or scribble the numbers illegibly and end up reaching someone I didn’t intend to call. But when I’m doing something as important as scheduling a doctor’s...
by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator By now, you’ve probably heard about a previously-seldom talked about antiparasitic drug, called Daraprim, and the 5,550 percent increase in price that occurred – basically overnight. The price: $13.50 per pill,...
by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator Millions of consumers received financial assistance (tax credits) to help pay the cost of their health insurance plan last year. Financial assistance is crucial for thousands of Coloradans to receive the health...
by Zach Stone, Strategic Engagement Fellow The Colorado Health Institute’s report begins with the following line: “These are historic days for health in Colorado.” They are indeed. Colorado’s uninsured rate has plummeted to a record low of 6.7 percent. That means that...
by Gwendolyn F. The Family Affordability Glitch has negatively affected my family. My husband’s employer pays for most of his health insurance premium, which makes his own insurance very affordable. However, his employer is not able to offer help with premiums...
by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator Dr. Vic Strecher, Director for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, spoke of the difficulty of finding meaning in life after the death of his daughter. He spoke of many...
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