The Center for African American Health (CAA Health) works to improve the health and well-being of Metro Denver’s Black community through education, advocacy, direct services, and support navigating the systems that impact health. To better understand differences in how Coloradans access and use health care, CAA Health partnered with CIVHC Read more
Oral health is often overlooked, but it plays a major role in our overall well-being. Until recently, Colorado lacked a clear, data-driven picture of who’s getting care, and who isn’t. This changed with the launch of Colorado’s first-ever dental health dashboard, a joint effort by CIVHC and the Colorado Dental Read more
New data reveals where Coloradans travel for care and how to strengthen rural health resources. What if we could understand health care access not by static maps or administrative borders, but by the actual routes Coloradans take to receive care? With this understanding, we could focus investments in places where Read more
Over the past year, Colorado has seen a noticeable increase in uninsured patients visiting community clinics. In partnership with the Colorado Safety Net Collaborative (CSNC), CIVHC began an evaluation data request to understand what happened to more than 500,000 Coloradans who were disenrolled during the Medicaid unwinding. With protections from Read more
In today’s health care landscape, it’s not enough to know that services exist—we need to know who they’re reaching, how they’re paid for, and whether we’re using our dollars to make the biggest impact possible. That’s exactly the mission the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Health Institute Read more
Evaluating Colorado’s Insulin Affordability Program: A Step Towards Equitable Diabetes Care Managing diabetes is a challenge for millions of Americans. In Colorado, nearly 300,000 people have diabetes, and about one in three adults has prediabetes. For many, insulin is essential to effectively manage the disease, yet high co-pays for insulin Read more
Understanding the Impact of Consumer Choice on Health Care Costs In recent years, transparency in health care pricing has taken center stage, thanks to tools like CIVHC’s Shop for Care and thanks to new federal and state hospital price transparency laws. These initiatives are designed to equip patients with clearer Read more
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to eliminating breast cancer. Founded in 1982, the organization is committed to saving lives by investing in breakthrough research, offering support to patients, and ensuring that everyone has access to quality breast cancer care. With over Read more
Vail Valley Partnership (VVP) is a non-profit development organization focused on ensuring the community’s well-being and economic vitality by striving to make their region an attractive place to live and work. Back in 2019, they took on the challenge of tackling high health insurance premiums in Eagle County, which were Read more
