Colorado is committed to becoming the healthiest state in America, that message was stated loud and clear by Gov. John Hickenlooper at his State of Health address on Monday, May 6, which kicked off the release of Colorado’s State of Health report. You can read...
by Matt Valeta, Health Policy Fellow Getting the care you need, when you need it, isn’t too much to ask. Colorado’s legislators and Governor Hickenlooper really took this idea to heart this year as they helped move toward barrier-free access to quality and...
Summer is right around the corner and with flowers in bloom and leafs returning to the trees it is that time of year for checkups. We want to make sure those winter bugs are out of our system, and welcome in the warmth of the sun with a clean slate of health. Just as...
This April, we are recognizing Minority Health Month. As health care advocates, we know that minorities are more likely to experience barriers when trying to access care. Getting the care you need when you need it is not too much to ask. Minority Health Month is a...
by Matthew Valeta, Health Policy Fellow There are approximately 800,000 Coloradans that go without health insurance largely because of the costs. Fortunately, Obamacare is about to make a major dent in this number. According to a recent report from the health care...
On Tuesday April 9th, the House Health, Insurance & Environment will consider HB13-1290 ‘Modernize Stop-loss Health Insurance.’ HB13-1290 will ensure a more sustainable small group health insurance marketplace in Colorado by protecting the integrity and...
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