When I checked in at the Keystone Resort, the clerk asked whose wedding I was there to celebrate. I said I wasn’t here for that kind of engagement; I was there for the health system engagement
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Good Investments Pay Bigger Dividends
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.
Going the Distance
Merriam-Webster defines endurance as, “the ability to do something difficult for a long time.” Endurance is a hot topic at CCMU right now as we put the finishing touches on a strategic framework.
Conquering Giants
I jumped on the stage and shouted, “Welcome!” Then, I clicked to the next slide, and all the screens went black. I was told I’d have to give my presentation without the PowerPoint.
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.
Challenging Transportation
Growing up in a densely populated suburban area, I realize that I took for granted my proximity to needed health services. The closest emergency room was only two miles away from my childhood home.
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.
Health Literacy and Adventures in Parenting
One of the best parts of being a parent is re-experiencing the world through your child’s eyes. Although, some of those childhood experiences aren’t all wonder and joy.
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.