Roberts introduces bill to make insulin cheaper for underinsured and uninsured Coloradans
Eli Kirshbaum | May 20, 2021 | Colorado
Governor Polis signs bipartisan budget, paving way for Colorado comeback
Office of Gov. Jared Polis | May 18, 2021 | Colorado
5 Things Colorado: Rx affordability board, Q&A w/Vincent Atchity, Health in the budget
DJ Wilson | May 12, 2021 | Colorado
Stakeholders weigh in on Colorado's prospective Rx affordability board
Eli Kirshbaum | May 11, 2021 | Colorado
Colorado’s bill to create an affordability board to reduce the price of prescription drugs passed the Senate with a 19-16 vote last week after contentious debate in the chamber. The bill’s supporters -- including most state Democrats and state entities like the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Q&A: Mental Health Colorado CEO Vincent Atchity
Eli Kirshbaum | May 10, 2021 | Colorado
As the president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, Vincent Atchity has firsthand experience with Colorado’s unique mental health needs. The state has repeatedly ranked among the lowest in the country for mental illness prevalence and suicide rates. Needless to say, the arrival of COVID-19 added a whole new layer
Health funding in Colorado's pending FY 2021-2022 budget
Eli Kirshbaum | May 4, 2021 | Colorado
The $34.1 billion Colorado state budget -- or “Long Bill” -- for FY 2021-2022 currently awaits a signature from Gov. Jared Polis after passing both chambers of the Legislature last week. As Colorado waits to see if Polis will make changes or sign the bill in its current state, here
Colorado greenlights initiative to expand Rx importation outside of Canada
Eli Kirshbaum | Apr 30, 2021 | Colorado
Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to take the next step in Colorado’s pursuit of importing cheaper prescription drugs on Monday. The state is now permitted to transport prescription drugs from countries besides Canada, pending federal approval. Polis signed the bill concurrently with several others that aim to reduce increasing
No more "public option" for Colorado
Eli Kirshbaum | Apr 27, 2021 | Colorado
Following two weeks of inaction, Rep. Dylan Roberts re-introduced his Colorado Option bill to the House Health and Insurance Committee on Tuesday -- with a new amendment that eliminates the “public option” provision of the bill entirely. Committee members adopted the amendment and passed HB 21-1232 with an 8-5 vote,
Colorado Hospital Association moves to neutral on proposed amended public option legislation
Colorado Hospital Association | Apr 26, 2021 | Colorado
This morning, the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) Board of Trustees voted to move to neutral on House Bill (HB) 21-1232, the proposed state public option, if it is amended as agreed upon with the bill sponsors. “CHA and Colorado hospitals and health systems remain committed to improving access to high-quality,
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