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
Unveiling the Future of Health Care Affordability in Colorado In the evolving landscape of health care, understanding the intricate dynamics of affordability, access, and utilization is crucial. Against this backdrop, researchers at the University of Wisconsin are using data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) in a Read more
The Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the challenges of homelessness, frequent criminal justice interactions, and emergency health care needs in Denver. The H2H evaluation hopes to demonstrate how supportive housing can lead to significant reductions in expensive emergency care, thereby providing better Read more
Researchers from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, alongside other collaborators, are exploring the critical issue of short interpregnancy intervals (SIPIs) among women without stable housing in Colorado. Their study used data from several sources, including the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), Homeless Management Read more
Providing care for children with medical complexities pose significant challenges for patients and families alike. Caregiving often entails navigating various issues such as accessing care, financial strains, and managing side effects, which can compound the burden. Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Colorado are investigating ways to mitigate the impact of Read more
Specialty Palliative Care has been demonstrated to lower costs in seriously ill populations. Researchers from the University of Colorado – Denver, School of Medicine, were inspired to test whether interventions could help improve quality of life and lower health care costs. Their Apoyo con Cariño (support through caring) study set out to improve palliative Read more