Our Work
It’s that time of year again. As the Broncos enjoy some rest during a well-deserved week off, another Colorado team – our state legislature – is getting ready for action. The General Assembly may involve a little less glamour and a lot smaller paychecks than the NFL, but we believe there should be plenty of fanfare directed toward events at the state Capitol.
The Colorado Health Institute staff enjoyed a break full of Star Wars, skiing, the beach, and some good old rest and relaxation. We’re happy to return to the office and get started on this New Year.
A bright spot of news for these dark winter days: Colorado is chipping away at the percentage of residents who remain uninsured even though they are eligible for the Medicaid or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) public insurance programs.
Here at CHI, we are warming up for our sold-out Hot Issues in Health Care conference – preparing presentations, memorizing lines and shining our shoes.
After a long and relaxing break, our staff is back in action. And we mean that literally because we are only 13 days away from this year’s Hot Issues in Health Care conference, which is set for December 14 at the Inverness Hotel and Event Center.
While it may be a short week, the Colorado Health Institute has plenty to do before overeating on Thursday. Here’s what’s going on this week at CHI.
Few policies intended to help people live longer are more effective than those targeting teen pregnancy rates. Yet even when those policies work, they are fraught with controversy and conflict.
What if Colorado could avoid 4,800 premature deaths? What if 247,000 Coloradans could cut back on their problem drinking? And what if 149,000 households could find a safe and reasonably priced place to live?
Growing up with asthma — and having a keen interest in playing sports — not only gave my parents a few extra gray hairs, but also paints a picture that illustrates the Children’s Access to Care Index.