As Implementation Questions Swirl, Catholic Hospitals Opt Out Of Colorado’s New Aid In Dying Law
“There’s a lot of confusion on the provider side, there’s a lot of confusion on the consumer/patient side as well,” said Jennifer Ballentine, president of The Iris Project.
In Denver, Protesters Are Set To March For Women’s Health Care
Thousands of women from around the country and here in Colorado will march Saturday to stand up for their rights and health care.
Coloradans Who Benefited From Obamacare Wonder What ‘Repeal And Replace’ Will Bring
There’s plenty at stake for patients and hospitals as Republicans look to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Rocky Flats And Cancer: 24 Years Of Data Inconclusive On Possible Links, State Says
The nuclear weapons plant closed in the early ‘90s. Residents who lived near the plant have raised long-standing questions and concerns about high rates of illness.
21st Century Cures Law May Deliver More Money For Colorado Research
Despite the new infusion of money from the feds, some wonder what’s in store for the funding of medical research as a new administration takes shape.
As Colorado Looks To Renewables, Industries Like Health Care Want To Go Green Too
Health giant Kaiser Permanente is investing heavily in renewables and other green measures, like energy efficiency and waterwise landscapes. Many Colorado-based companies are following suit.
DeGette-Backed 21st Century Cures Act Heads For Obama’s Desk
Congress passed a bi-partisan bill Wednesday that backers say is a major boost for U.S. disease research.
Obamacare’s Fate Rests With Trump, But Colorado Has Questions In The Meantime
Roughly half of uninsured Coloradans got insurance through Obamacare, but President-elect Donald Trump says one of his first actions will be a repeal. For now, the key word is uncertainty.
New Plan Calls For Executive Leadership On Aging In Colorado
The planning group made recommendations on everything from preventing fraud and abuse to ensuring a workforce to care for aging Coloradans and bolstering retirement savings.
As Colorado Grays, The State Is Educating To Guard Against Fraud And Exploitation
A recent national study found 40 percent of caregivers said a client of theirs was the victim of financial abuse more than once — a sharp rise from just two years earlier.
Study: Government Pot Used For Research Less Potent Than What’s On The Market
The findings have major implications for understanding the drug’s effects, according to Daniela Vergara, the lead author of the study.
State Health Insurance Marketplace Sees Spike In Signups
More than 16,000 Coloradans selected health coverage through Connect for Health Colorado during the first two weeks of November.
What’s Next For Colorado’s Medically Assisted Death Measure?
State agencies and doctors need to work out some key details before it can go into effect.
‘Sticker Shock’ Likely As Colorado Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins
Open enrollment to sign up for health insurance for 2017 starts Tuesday and Coloradans can expect sharp price increases for 2017.
When It Comes To Spending, The ColoradoCare Fight Has Been Lopsided
One of Colorado’s most high-profile election battles is over ColoradoCare. Amendment 69 is also one of the most expensive ballot fights.
As Sanders Rallies For Amendment 69, Colorado Is Again Feeling That Swing State Attention
Bernie Sanders made his third campaign stop in support of both Hillary Clinton and ColoradoCare. He wasn’t alone in making political appearances in the Centennial State.
