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New government rules about employer wellness programs aren't receiving high marks from everyone.
No other insurance market experienced more regulatory changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act than the individual market. So with all of this shake up, what has happened in this market?
Bontrager is not a common surname in Colorado. So imagine my surprise when I learned there is another Jeff Bontrager residing in Denver. And that he works in health care.
It’s important to assess Coloradans’ knowledge of how health insurance works. With more Coloradans insured than ever before, many policy conversations are shifting from whether people have coverage to whether they know how to use it.
More than 442,000 Coloradans said they did not get the mental health care they needed in 2015. That’s one of ten residents of our state.
In a legislature divided, under the stormy skies of presidential politics, it’s no wonder that barely half of introduced bills survived this year. While there were certainly successes, health proposals didn’t fare any better against an array of predators.
The dynamics of split party control shaped the 2016 legislative session, just as they did last year. But this time around, the presidential election added even more pressure.
How healthy do you think you are? Would you say you are in good or poor heath? Your answer may differ depending on where you live.
Final blog in a series by Policy Analyst Tamara Keeney for Mental Health Month.
More than 442,000 Coloradans said they did not get the mental health care they needed in 2015. That’s nearly one of 10 residents of our state.
Even though more Coloradans have access to dental insurance, there are striking disparities in oral health, which may be fueled by income status.