Colorado politicians, hospitals and analysts react to Senate Republican draft of health care bill
The Greeley Tribune interviews CHI's Emily Johnson about her projection of Medicaid cuts in the new Senate health bill. Read the story here.
Analysis: GOP health care plan would cost Colo. billions
The Fort Collins Coloradoan looks to CHI for analysis of projected cuts in Colorado from the new Senate health bill. Read the story here.
Senate Health Care Bill Could Have Big Impact On Colorado
CBS 4 Denver features CHI's researchers and interviews Joe Hanel about the impacts of the new Senate Health Bill in Colorado. Watch the story here.
Experts: Colorado to take $15 billion hit under Senate health care bill
Denver7 interviews CHI's Joe Hanel about the projected impacts of the Better Care Reconciliation Act in Colorado. Watch the story here.
Senate GOP health care plan draws warnings from Colorado health care experts
CHI’s Joe Hanel discusses the impact the newly released Senate health care bill will have on Colorado's Medicaid recipients. Read the full story from the Colorado Springs Gazette here.
Medicaid cuts in Republican health care bill could cost Colorado $15 billion over 10 years, analysis finds
Denverite feature's CHI's updated projection on Medicaid cuts in its story about the release of the Senate health bill. Read the story here.
How Coloradans Are Taking Stock As Senate Releases Obamacare Repeal
Colorado Public Radio interviews CEO Michele Lueck about the projected effects of the Better Care Reconciliation Act on Colorado's Medicaid program. Read or listen to the story here.
Oral Health Gaps Persist in Colorado
While medicaid expansion has increased coverage of oral health statewide, there are still geographic disparities in oral health status, coverage, and access across Colorado. CHI's community health policy director, Sara Schmitt, provides insight on how dental insurance is a main driver for oral health disparities. Read the full article from the Colorado Trust here.
How the AHCA Would Affect Medicaid in Colorado
The American Health Care Act (AHCA) could result in dramatic changes for Coloradans on Medicaid. CHI's senior policy and statistical analyst Emily Johnson reports that 600,000 fewer Colorado residents could be enrolled in the program by 2030. Read the full story from 5280 Magazine here.
Educational partnership serves the greater good
A column about a community college dental hygiene program in Grand Junction's Daily Sentinel cites CHI's research into the lack of dental services in parts of rural Colorado. Read the article here.