DACA is an important policy that the federal government enacted to offer protections to a fraction of immigrants living in this country.
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We provide well-informed data and perspectives on Colorado’s health care system.
As thought leaders working in communities and at the Capitol, we share information about what’s working in our health system and what’s not. As we lead the public dialogue, we hope to offer a big-picture view of the health care system and to help Colorado find common ground.
Eight Ways to Take Action for Black Lives
We must make black lives a priority, and hold ourselves accountable for that. Here are several ways you can take action today.
Hear Our Voices
I could only work harder to assert the voices and daily experiences of my communities in the narrow halls of power where decisions are being made.
Without Transportation, Good Health Is Hard to Reach
I grew up in New York City, a city with a vast public transportation system of subways underground and buses and taxis above.
Medical Transportation Matters
Transportation is a major barrier to accessing care for nearly 300,000 Coloradans. That’s why Medicaid offers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.
Running Low on Health Equity
We’re running dangerously low on laws and policies that provide equal protection for all. Pandemics have a way of exposing inequities.
Health Equity in the Time of COVID-19
You are at-risk of dying from COVID-19; we all are. But the risks go beyond the disease and are very inequitably distributed.
Changing Dialysis Policy Saved Lives and Money
On 2/1/19, Colorado named ESRD an emergency medical condition, thereby allowing immigrants without documentation to get outpatient dialysis services.
Electric Power to the People
I remember canvassing during the 2012 election on Pueblo’s east side and coming across two houses that had been disconnected from electric power.
Say My Name, Say My Name
During roll call, teachers would always pause at my name. Jessica…? I would raise my hand to relieve them of awkward attempts at pronouncing my last name.