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Governor John Hickenlooper outlined his five-point plan to address what he calls Colorado’s budget “contradictions” in an April 16 letter to lawmakers. The governor’s proposal lays out options to free up more state money for areas such as education and transportation, including reclassifying the Hospital Provider Fee.
The size and scope of Colorado’s marijuana market is beginning to come into focus in this second year of legalization.This analysis by the Colorado Health Institute has identified six key policy lessons.
The Colorado Health Institute has released a new study on the policy successes and setbacks of legalized marijuana sales in Colorado. Besides diving into the details of legal marijuana, members of the CHI team are attending meetings both in Colorado and on the east coast.
Being the first to do something is risky. There are no examples to follow. What may seem like small issues can quickly become significant challenges. And any misstep may be perceived as a failure.
These are great times for people who spend a lot of time delving into data about health and health care. Like, say, the Colorado Health Institute team.
New projects are popping up here at the Colorado Health Institute as the weather warms up and the legislature winds down.
Monday was a big day, and I’m not just talking Duke and the Final Four. It was a big day for the Colorado Health Institute and our partners at The Denver Foundation. First and foremost, though, it was a big day for Colorado.
Colorado is famous for its hiking trails and bike paths, but the state’s teenagers are more likely to be found in front of a video screen.
With less than a month remaining in the 2015 legislative session, a few recently introduced bills deal with health, such as expanding the capability of dental hygienists and limiting out-of-network charges for consumers. Only 28 days are left until legislators adjourn, and much remains to be settled.
With less than a month remaining in the 2015 legislative session, a few recently introduced bills deal with health, such as expanding the capability of dental hygienists and limiting out-of-network charges for consumers. Only 28 days are left until legislators adjourn, and much remains to be settled.
It’s National Public Health Week, a time to reflect on the health of our state and continue the conversation about how to further improve the health of our residents.