There is something special about learning a new piece of technology, a feeling of unlocking potential and an excitement at mastering interfaces. Last year I bought myself an Apple watch and found myself at the start of a new learning curve with capabilities and screens and notifications to figure out. Read more…
Dear Colorado Health Care Payers, As it so frequently happens, the hustle and bustle of life can distract us from what truly matters. While we strive to make it through our busy days, we sometimes forget to stop and say the important things. That is why I am taking a Read more…
I’ve been in health care for over 20 years, but until several years ago I had no idea what opioids were, what they were doing to our society, and the complexity of the problem. I never really paid much attention to when and how many opioid prescriptions I was personally Read more…
When a person with diabetes has bypass surgery following a heart attack there are a lot of instructions. Some of these instructions are about the days immediately after release from the hospital and others detail lifestyle overhauls to be implemented in the future. There are prescriptions to pick up and Read more…
When it came time to make the decision to start a family, I was fortunate to be insured and able to set aside dollars in a Flex Savings Account (FSA) to plan for the costs associated with having a baby. I anticipated costs based on information pieced together from our Read more…
When I started reading this year’s 2018 Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) Annual Report, I have to admit I got a little teary. Before you think I’ve lost my mind and cry over health care claims data (that would just be weird), you need to know something about Read more…
End of life is a scary, vulnerable time for both patients and families. Not only are they confronting the reality of death but they are also trying to navigate unfamiliar portions of the health care system. Palliative and hospice care have different goals than other specialties, as they are less Read more…
In November I had the honor of participating in an inspiring event centered on changing the conversation about health care in Colorado. The CIVHC Connect: Dollars and Sense day-long meeting was full of solution-focused discussion, insightful questions, and a diversity of perspectives. All too often, health care conferences strive to Read more…
As VP of Business Development, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping Change Agents access data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). Each innovative project is spearheaded by individuals working to improve health care in Colorado and across the country. Access to timely Read more…
Five years ago, my father had a massive heart attack. Thankfully, he was rushed to the emergency room and straight into the intensive care unit (ICU). His condition was so bad that he was on more nitroglycerin than his nurse had ever seen and he had to wait in ICU Read more…