Publications

CCHI publishes a variety of reports, fact sheets, consumer guides, and other resources about health care.

 

Recent Publications

2022 legislative scorecard front cover

2024 Healthcare Value Hub Briefs

Working with the Healthcare 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 early 2024.

2022 legislative scorecard front cover

2024 Legislative Scorecard

CCHI summary and scorecard of the 2024 Legislative session including bills we supported or opposed, legislator votes on selected bills, and key takeaways.

Consumer Assistance Program 2020 report

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 legislative scorecard front cover

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.

2022 legislative scorecard front cover

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

Consumer Assistance Program 2020 Report

$3 Million in Savings in 3 Years!

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 protections

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.

Graphic for health coverage for immigrant families

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 Healthcare Value Hub

Working with the Healthcare 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 early 2024.

Legislative Scorecards

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