It remains critical that our leaders in Washington support the important priorities of Medicare Advantage.
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Low Value Care Costs Patients and Payers $134 Million Per Year
Coloradans received nearly 2 million potentially unnecessary health care services in 2021, at a cost of some $134 million for patients and health insurers, according to a new report.
Telehealth Expands Access to Mental Health Services in CO
The COVID public health emergency created a spike in the adoption of a wide range of telehealth services, and Coloradans are continuing to access mental health care remotely, according to new analysis by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care.
As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard
Less than two years ago, it authorized 22nd Century Group, a publicly traded plant biotech company based in Buffalo, New York, to advertise its proprietary low-nicotine cigarettes as modified-risk tobacco products.
Report: Health Costs of Oil, Gas Production $77B Annually
Air pollution from oil and gas production contributes to thousands of premature deaths and childhood asthma cases each year, according to new research.
State on Track to Roll Out School Meal Program
Colorado is one step closer to ensuring all kids can access healthy food at school regardless of their ability to pay, after Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 221 into law.
With Workers Helping Lead the Way, Colorado Can Build a Better Care System | Opinion
A few years ago, as I grieved my mother’s death and made arrangements for her funeral, I was faced with another dilemma: Who would take over the care for the two individuals that I care for every day?
As Digital Activists, Teens of Color Turn to Social Media to Fight for a More Just World
When it comes to social media use among young people, very often the concern is about potential harm.
Parents of Colorado Children Who Rely on CBD Supplements Wary of Possible Hemp Bill Amendment
As Colorado lawmakers move forward with a bill that would strengthen the regulation of intoxicating hemp products, families whose children rely on CBD supplements are raising concerns over a potential amendment relating to dosage limits being weighed by the bill’s sponsors.
Misuse of Adderall Promotes Stigma and Mistrust for Patients Who Need It – A Neuroscientist Explains the Science Behind the Controversial ADHD Drug
The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.