HealthColorado’s insulin, EpiPen price caps could get tougher enforcement under bill progressing at state legislatureBy Paolo Zialcita
HealthThese programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in needBy KFF Health News
HealthTeens with addiction are often left to detox without medicationBy Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health News
Government and PoliticsDemocrats in Colorado introduce bills to rein in health care costsBy John Daley
Government and PoliticsColorado considers ‘safe injection sites’ to prevent overdosesBy The Associated Press
Justice$18 million is awarded in first round of opioid settlement money for Colorado counties and citiesBy Alison Borden
NewsColorado’s health care system scored 17th for COVID-19 response, but ranked among the five worst states for mental health, alcohol deaths and suicides, according to survey.By Tony Gorman and Alejandro A. Alonso Galva
NewsColorado’s new fentanyl felony and funding are official after Gov. Polis signs reform lawBy Andrew Kenney
HealthColorado’s fentanyl bill will force more people into treatment. Treatment providers may not be readyBy Andrew Kenney
Government and PoliticsSome Colorado Democrats are open to increasing penalties for fentanyl possessionBy Andrew Kenney
Health“Life-threatening” errors at mental health center went undisclosed to patients, publicBy Colorado News Collaborative
JusticeOne small way to cut down on fentanyl overdoses in Colorado? Target the dealersBy Allison Sherry
HealthMillions in opioid crisis settlement dollars could reach El Paso County. Is it enough to stop the rise in heroin and fentanyl deaths?By Abigail Beckman
JusticeColorado Joins 14 States In Agreeing To Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy PlanBy Megan Verlee