Studying the Swedish system was my first academic exposure to health care, and what I learned about upstream and downstream investments foreshadowed what has become a big part of my work at CCMU.
Social Determinants of Health
Right now, factors like race, income, and ZIP code determine a person's access to and opportunities for health. Read more about how we're changing that.
Getting Into the Entrepreneurial Spirit
As successful a small businessman as my dad was, he was never able to do it full-time. The main reason was his inability to secure affordable health insurance coverage for him and my mom.
Reflections From Washington
Last week I was fortunate enough to spend a week in our Nation’s capital for a conference. As I think about the trip I have four general reflections.
In Honor of World Refugee Day
Several years ago, I met an Iraqi refugee named Haiffaa. A quiet, grandmotherly woman, her stilted English had a kind of gravitas and confidence that made you hang on her every word.
Economic Development for All
When I first moved to Denver in 2008, the effects of the recession on the state and its residents were clear, and it was a prominent topic of conversation in the legislature and among advocates.