Change Agent Chat – University of Colorado Denver Health and Behavioral Sciences Department
Organizations across the nation break down barriers firmly entrenched in our health care system. With boundless passion and limited resources, they increase access to care, implement innovative ways to deliver high quality care at affordable prices, and, day in and day out, fight to keep Americans healthy. During these chats, Read more…
Dollars and Sense: Lowering Health Care Costs and Increasing Transparency
History Colorado 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO, United StatesThe economics of the American health care system stopped making sense a long time ago. This November, the conversation changes. Dollars and Sense: Lowering Health Care Costs and Increasing Transparency is a day-long event featuring local and national leaders in health care transparency and containing costs. Click here for agenda Read more…
CIVHC Connect: Caring & Preparing for Serious Illness
History Colorado 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO, United StatesSerious illness will affect us all, either personally or through loved ones, at some point in our lives. Preparation and knowledge of the nuts and bolts can provide comfort in a scary situation. As Change Agents, there are also ways we can improve the system to support those going through Read more…
National Health Decisions Day
National Health Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Come visit with trained professionals in Advance Care Planning. Each site will have resources available on what forms and documents you should complete and can answer questions you have. Read more…
Advance Care Planning Workgroup
Stakeholders from throughout Colorado convene to discuss how to further Advance Care Planning awareness. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kari Degerness, LNHA, MBA for more information.
Webinar: MOST Form Overview
Please join us on November 18th at 12:30 pm for a brief overview of the 10 things you should know about the MOST form (Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment). In this 30 minute webinar Dr. Hillary Lum will highlight the key things that social workers, administrators, admissions/sales team, providers Read more…
National Health Decisions Day
National Health Care Decisions Day (NHDD) is an initiative to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. It’s important to understand that NHDD is not only about end-of-life care but is meant to reach a much Read more…
Free Webinar: Explore Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning addresses the health care you would want to receive in a medical crisis -- based on your values, preferences, and conversations with your loved ones. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this issue more pressing for many Coloradans. While there’s much we can’t control, we can make informed Read more…
Virtual Discussion: Do Providers Who Care for a Large Share of Medicaid Patients Provide Better Care for this Population?
Zoom/TelephoneJoin us for a virtual discussion on Thursday, September 17th, from 9 - 10:30 am. This interactive event will feature CIVHC, National Bureau of Economic Research’s (NBER), and local partners to discuss research results exploring the differences in quality of care for providers who serve primarily Medicaid or Commercial patients. Read more…
Telehealth Services in Colorado: Understanding Trends and Use Prior to COVID-19
Zoom/TelephoneThe COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to indefinitely change how health care is delivered, accessed and paid for. Expanded use of telehealth services is just one aspect of care that can greatly impact cost, care and outcomes long-term. Understanding the impact of telehealth services on the health care system will Read more…