Supreme Court Obamacare ruling could affect Colorado, eventually
Colorado has its own exchange and in the short run at least, the Supreme Court case wouldn’t affect the state.
By John Daley
Colorado study of vaccine delays called a ‘wake-up call’
Unfounded fears about vaccines are causing a growing public health risk, researchers say.
By John Daley
Study finds ‘dental deserts’ in rural Colorado
Colorado now has a record 1.1 million people who have dental coverage under Medicaid, and not enough dentists to meet that demand.
By John Daley
Thousands sign up for private health coverage in Colorado but numbers below projections
Most people who signed up for insurance in 2015 — roughly 68 percent — were re-enrolling.
By John Daley
Amid federal penalties for medical errors, Colorado hospitals step up their game
The way hospitals are designed, how staff are trained, and patients themselves all play a role in keeping accidents to a minimum.
By John Daley
For Colorado mom, story of daughter’s hospital death is key to others’ safety
The healthcare system failed Carole Hemmelgarn’s daughter, she says. Now she’s on a mission to prevent future medical errors.
By John Daley
Record flu hospitalizations for Colorado this season
The health department reports more than 2,700 hospitalizations from 57 counties.
By John Daley
Study suggests link between Colo. paralysis cases and respiratory virus
Researchers may be getting closer to finding the cause of a mystery illness that caused paralysis in more than a dozen Colorado children in fall of 2014.
By John Daley
Colo. health insurance deadline approaching
Coloradans needing to sign up for private health insurance have until Sunday, and adults who don’t get enrolled face a 2 percent tax penalty.
By John Daley
When it comes to Colorado’s health, poverty is ‘public enemy No. 1’
Nicole Hadley wasn’t always homeless, but her predicament is emblematic of the health care struggles faced by many in poverty.
By John Daley
Colorado Health Report gives state mediocre marks for babies and children: four charts
The report ranked the health of Colorado babies and children 24th in the nation, with no progress from the last report card.
By John Daley
Report: Patient safety is improving in Colorado hospitals
A push to improve safety helped almost 3,000 hospital patients in Colorado avoid problems ranging from infections after surgery to medication mistakes, according to a report released Monday by the state’s […]
By John Daley
Bill to repeal Colorado health exchange fails at Legislature
Rep. Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs, said the exchange has had many problems and isn’t working well.
By John Daley
Colorado Senate panel OKs full health exchange audit, bonus review
The audit bill unanimously passed a Senate health committee on Wednesday. Another bill to review bonuses at the state healthcare exchange passed on party lines.
By John Daley
Colorado health exchange on track to be financially sustainable
The state exchange still has $23 million in federal grant money to pay for startup costs, said interim CEO of Connect for Health Colorado Gary Drews.
By John Daley
Connect for Health Colorado approves $322K to fix glitches
As many as 1,900 people struggled on the exchange to see if they qualified for subsidies to help pay for insurance.
By John Daley