Our Work
Colorado on Tuesday was awarded a $65 million State Innovation Model (SIM) grant to accelerate transformation of the state’s health care delivery system and how care is paid for. One key element of this work is integration of behavioral health with primary care. A new brief on Colorado Health Access Survey mental health data confirms the state's need for mental health care.
Mental health is quickly becoming a high priority for Colorado. Here’s a look at which regions have the greatest needs.
Robin Williams had many happy connections to Colorado, including Mork & Mindy’s Boulder setting. But his death last week highlighted a sad connection – suicide.
The Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC), at its annual meeting, celebrated the anniversary of the Mental Health Act and President Kennedy’s historic focus on mental health care. And even though much has been accomplished in the past 50 years, much work remains to be done.
The Colorado SIM touches nearly every aspect of our health system, setting the stage for a sweeping transformation that will help us accelerate our progress toward the Triple Aim of lower costs, better care and improved population health.
A primer describing the providers, users and financing for Colorado’s mental health safety net for low-income and medically-indigent Coloradans.