DOI releases early draft of rules for Colorado Option
Patrick Jones | Oct 14, 2021 | Colorado
5 Things Colorado: Legislators talk health policy, Update from HCPF, DEI in the workforce
Eli Kirshbaum | Oct 14, 2021 | Colorado
CMS announces approval of Colorado's insurance plan to expand EHBs
Patrick Jones | Oct 12, 2021 | Colorado
Almost 120 organizations joining the 2021 Colorado State of Reform Health Policy Conference
Matt Beuschlein | Oct 11, 2021 | Colorado
State releases draft plan for new Department of Early Childhood, calls for public comment
Colorado Department of Human Services | Oct 8, 2021 | Colorado
Today, the State of Colorado released the first draft of a plan to establish the Department of Early Childhood that will align and strengthen the state’s early childhood care and education services and programs, including the voter-approved, voluntary, universal preschool program. The draft Department of Early Childhood Transition Plan, which
Douglas County Commissioners discuss their decision to leave Tri-County Health Department
Eli Kirshbaum | Oct 7, 2021 | Colorado
Douglas County, Colorado -- named the second healthiest county in the country -- recently split from the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) and formed their own, following months of disagreement between Douglas County leaders and those of TCHD over public health measures. While the formation of the new department is a
Following OSA audit, HCPF says it's "on a better path" for NEMT services
Eli Kirshbaum | Oct 5, 2021 | Colorado
The Colorado Office of the State Auditor (OSA) recently released a performance audit it conducted for the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)’s non-emergent medical transportation services (NEMT), which revealed 32 acts of potential mistreatment against NEMT recipients, such as reckless driving. The principal concern highlighted by OSA
Metro public health coalition highlights back-to-school success and next steps for in-person schooling
Metro Denver Partnership for Health | Sep 28, 2021 | Colorado
The Metro Denver Partnership for Health (MDPH) applauds students, parents, educators, and staff on a healthy start to this school year. “Maintaining in-person learning is one of our highest priorities,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of Tri-County Health Department and co-chair of MDPH. “Children need to be
CMS approves Colorado's HCBS spending plan
Eli Kirshbaum | Sep 23, 2021 | Colorado
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) announced Thursday it received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Colorado Joint Budget Committee for its $530 million Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) spending plan. In a statement released Thursday, Lt. Gov.
Detailed Agenda for the 2021 Colorado State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available!
Kaylor Erickson | Sep 22, 2021 | Colorado
The Detailed Agenda for our 2021 Colorado State of Reform Health Policy Conference on October 20th is now available! We have carefully crafted our Topical Agenda after a long process of Stakeholder engagement that helped us zero in on the health care policy topics most important and relevant to Colorado.
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