Our Work
Happy July 11, or if you keep up with your local corner store, 7-Eleven Slurpee day.
Do you check the bill at a restaurant before paying? You never know what you might find. That goes for health care, too. Statements from your health plan show how much you owe or paid for the care you receive.
The Regional Health Connector staff hit the road in May, traveling a combined 2,730 miles around Colorado to share information about this new program and to hear from communities about their health priorities. And to find the best cup of coffee.
Some Coloradans can’t afford health care. Some live in places without many doctors. And some pass up treatment because they have no way to get to their medical appointments. A lack of transportation can be hazardous to a person’s health.
It was October 15, and my colleagues and I at the Colorado Health Institute received the dreaded annual email:
“As I promised, here is the update about our health insurance open enrollment,” it began.
As you can imagine, we were giddy with excitement.
Experts recommend at least one visit to a dentist or dental hygienist every year to maintain good oral health. The majority of Coloradans are taking this recommendation, but nearly one of three Coloradans didn’t make that visit.
We are all looking forward to the holiday weekend — what’s better than Fourth of July BBQs, fireworks and family?
But before Friday arrives, the Colorado Health Institute (CHI) has a full week of work planned. Here’s what is going on around the office this week.
It isn’t news that health care — particularly specialty care — costs a lot. Nowadays, people often expect their MRI or specialist visit to run into quadruple digits. Many hoped that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would change that. It hasn’t — at least not yet.
Everyone experiences mental health differently. We all have our ups and downs — stressful days at work, troubles with finances or conflicts with friends. But for some, these down days persist and interfere with usual activities.
We’re in awe of the Cleveland Cavaliers here at the Colorado Health Institute. The Cavs won the NBA championship Sunday night, becoming the first team to rally from a three-one deficit and the first Cleveland team to win a national title in 52.years. CHI strives to emulate the energy and perseverance of the Cavs this week — and all weeks — as we bring important health policy research to Colorado.