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The proposed Public Charge rule could substantially deter families from using public benefits because the list of public benefits considered is much longer, the proposed rules are incredibly complex, and the ultimate outcome of the public charge test is difficult to predict.
What are we doing about it? Three new Colorado laws addressing pharmaceutical cost issues.
CHI's Legislation in Review report discusses major themes in the 2019 legislative session.
I wanted to find out what is driving prescription drug costs, so I started a research project at the Colorado School of Public Health, where I am a student. I aimed to figure out how consumer prescription prices are determined and to learn what state policymakers are doing about it.
Where is violent crime prevalent in Colorado, and what’s the health connection?
Colorado is unprepared, and the cost for that lack of preparation could become clear soon. The next outbreak might be just a nonstop flight away.
As the dust settles, we take a look at five of the biggest health policy decisions made during a wild five final days at the Capitol.
The clock on Colorado’s 2019 legislative session is quickly winding down with eight days left. The focus now is what will happen to the 335 bills that are still in play — an unusually high number for this late in the session.
100 days. It’s enough time to grow a really good tomato, if you’re lucky.
It’s not nearly enough time to reform a health system.
I’m thinking about both of these things today. My tomato seedlings are sprouting under the heat lamp in my garage. Meanwhile, Gov. Jared Polis has arrived at the 100th day of his administration.