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Coloradans earning up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) comprise 44.6 percent of the population, but 70.0 percent of the uninsured.
Health outcomes, insurance coverage and access to medical care differ between non-Hispanic blacks and other racial and ethnic groups in Colorado, according to the CHAS.
An emerging trend in emergency care in Colorado is causing some concern about a potential disruption in the system.
The 2013 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) shows that 21.5 percent of children on public insurance visited the emergency department for a non-emergency in 2013. This rate is three times higher than emergency department use for non-emergencies by children who lack insurance – a significant difference.
Christmas came a little early for the data nerds here at the Colorado Health Institute with Tuesday’s release of new estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). For the first time, the Census Bureau’s data includes five-year health insurance coverage estimates for areas as small as Census tracts.
CHI’s newest report – More Dental Insurance: Enough Dental Care? – reveals that Coloradans in 15 counties have limited access to dental care.
Overall, the underinsurance rate rose slightly from 12.8 percent in 2011 to 13.9 percent in 2013. But digging deeper, the findings reveal that location matters in underinsurance.
Connect for Health Colorado has released information about the first Coloradans who have signed up for coverage. The new data offer a glimpse into the characteristics of these Colorado insurance marketplace pioneers. It gives us an early sense of how well the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is performing in our state.
Being new to the team, I didn’t know much about the Colorado Health Access Survey. Nearly two months and 317 data tables later, I now know that this baptism by CHAS fire was the perfect introduction to working at the Colorado Health Institute.
In terms of general health, only 56.8 percent of those who did not complete high school or an equivalent program report excellent, very good, or good health – the best outcomes - in 2013.