Recent Key Issues
CHI offers HealthWords, a glossary, to help navigate the many terms and acronyms that are part of Colorado’s health care discussions. read more
Webinar: Colorado's Medicaid Toolbox: Approaches to Improving Quality and Controlling CostsColorado is addressing the dual challenges of reducing costs and improving quality in its Medicaid program through the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). This webinar furthers the discussion by describing the care coordination approaches, payment reform opportunities, and early… read more
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This analysis delves deeper into the characteristics of the Coloradans who would become eligible for Medicaid. The information creates a portrait of members of this newly eligible population– where and how much they work, how healthy they are and how they could be expected to use… read more
Colorado Health Insurance, Statewide and County Level, 2016New Colorado Health Institute estimates of 2016 insurance coverage. Part of the "Health Reform in Colorado: From Policy to Reality" series. The Public Use File includes state and county-level estimates. The Fact Sheet is a primer on creating pie charts from the data. read more
See all Health Coverage and the Uninsured key issues
CHI offers HealthWords, a glossary, to help navigate the many terms and acronyms that are part of Colorado’s health care discussions. read more
Not Your Mother’s HMO: Understanding New Health Payment ModelsNew health payment models are designed to reward high quality and attempt to slow the ever-increasing costs of health care. read more
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Access to medical care contributes to improved health and a reduced need for more costly medical care. The health care workforce and the safety net are two key aspects of the health care system that help determine if people have access to care. read more
A Profile of Colorado’s Rural PhysiciansFindings based on a survey of Colorado’s rural physicians provides a snapshot of these important health care providers, including why they practice in rural Colorado, what keeps them working in their communities and the demands placed on their practices. read more
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Governor John Hickenlooper unveiled his plan for improving Colorado’s health, promising to reinforce ambitious efforts to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. CHI's analysis summarizes the report and identifies five questions to address if Colorado is to achieve its… read more
HealthWords 2013CHI offers HealthWords, a glossary, to help navigate the many terms and acronyms that are part of Colorado’s health care discussions. read more
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Governor John Hickenlooper unveiled his plan for improving Colorado’s health, promising to reinforce ambitious efforts to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. CHI's analysis summarizes the report and identifies five questions to address if Colorado is to achieve its… read more
Medicaid Expansion and Newly Eligible Coloradans: A Demographic PortraitThis analysis delves deeper into the characteristics of the Coloradans who would become eligible for Medicaid. The information creates a portrait of members of this newly eligible population– where and how much they work, how healthy they are and how they could be expected to use… read more
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County Profiles
The Colorado Health Institute's Data Repository offers two options for county-level health data. A quick health profile - available by rolling over the individual county – gives a glimpse of population, household income, health insurance status and Medicaid and CHP+ enrollment. To delve deeper, click on the county to download spreadsheets with detailed demographic, health coverage and workforce data.
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By Bonnie Rochman