January 09,2012
Upcoming presentation!
Join Amy Downs on February 1st for the next presentation in the CHI/AHEC conversations series and learn about Medicaid, long-term care, and the state budget! Register here. See other upcoming presentations in this series and download past presentations here.

January 09,2012
1.637 Billion Reasons Why Obesity Matters to Colorado
A new study released in the journal Obesity provides information about how much Colorado spends on obesity. The report also analyzes the proportion of money public programs spend on obesity. Check it out at Analysis with Altitude.

January 03,2012
Check out our end of the year lists!
Over at our blog, Analysis with Altitude, we've begun gathering our top end of the year lists! We've gathered the Top 10 CHI Publications, Top 10 CHI Blog Posts and Top 11: Colorado Health Year in Review (Part 1 and Part 2).

December 20,2011
Presentation: A Preview of the 2012 Colorado Legislative Session
Allison will present at the CHI/AHEC conversation series on January 4, 2012 at Anschutz Medical Campus. She will be discussing what to look for during the upcoming legislative session. Click here to register.

December 20,2011
Now, It’s Up to the States

Last week, HHS Secretary Sebelius announced that the definition of "essential health benefits" would be left up to the states. CHI President Michele Lueck analyzes the decision and potential implications for Colorado.

December 12,2011
A Half Million Newly Insured: Is Colorado Ready?

CHI is releasing a new study that projects, for the first time in Colorado, the number of primary care providers that will be needed to care for the half million residents set to become insured under federal health reform.

December 11,2011
The Health Reform Law in 2012: Changes Keep Coming

While people wait for the Supreme Court's ruling on the individual mandate provision in the ACA, many other provisions are already enacted or in progress and more are likely to come. Kaiser Health Foundation tallies four dozen provisions have been enacted or are in progress.

December 11,2011
Promising News for Young Adults’ Health Insurance Coverage
"Young invincibles" in the United States have seen increased rates of insurance since the ACA passed and included a provision for children up to age 26 to be eligible for insurance on their parents' plan. Read this blog for more information and others at Analysis with Altitude.