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Program cuts and obstacles to access mean more who need substance use treatment may go without services.
Many Coloradans were struggling with housing insecurity before COVID-19, and the sudden economic crash is likely to make things worse.
Having health insurance is important for children's health and access to care.
Doug McCarthy is a national expert on health systems, but even he was at a loss when he had to find mental health care for his son.
Nearly one in five people in southeastern Colorado went hungry at some point in the past year. Las Animas nonprofit leaders say the need is increasing.
With our largest-ever Hot Issues in Health conference now behind us, CHI staff have been mulling over the amazing insights our attendees always offer.
Last month, the Colorado Health Institute released results from the 2017 Colorado Health Access Survey. The CHAS gives Coloradans data and insights about what’s happening in health care regionally and statewide. This year’s report included some striking figures: We learned that the uninsured rate remained at an all-time low (just 6.5 percent!) and that, for the first time, less than half of Coloradans get health insurance through their employers.
And we're off!
Team CHI officially kicked off #2017CHAS season Monday. We're pulling out all the stops - and adding up the mileage - to unveil the results of the 2017 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) across the state. Check back frequently to get updates in this blog. We'll take you with us to our discussions with Coloradans about the health insurance landscape of 2017.
Wednesday, September 20
8:30 a.m. Across Colorado
Next week marks the release of the 2017 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) results. The survey is the preeminent source of information on health care coverage and access in Colorado. But it is not the only source of uninsured estimates.
It’s been quite the year so far, and the excitement just keeps on going. CHI is releasing the 2017 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) results on September 19 and speculation about the uninsured rate is ramping up!
The 2015 results showed an all-time high rate of insured Coloradans following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — but will it stay there?