We provide well-informed data and perspectives on Colorado’s health care system.
Center for Health Progress is proud to endorse Amendment 72, a 2016 ballot measure, which will benefit Colorado communities by reducing smoking and related health care costs.
Our Publications
We provide well-informed data and perspectives on Colorado’s health care system.
Our publications are developed based on comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research and information gathering when we visit our neighbors around the state. This ensures that those entrusted with making decisions on behalf of us all are more aligned with the real needs and priorities of Coloradans.
Press Release: Governor Signs Bill to Establish Community Paramedics
Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law Senate Bill 16-069. The bill provides recognition and oversight to community paramedics, a relatively new health care provider type that dispatches paramedics proactively into communities to provide care, instead of waiting for an emergency.
2016 Colorado General Assembly Session Overview
Several beneficial bills passed this session that impacted the priority areas of Center for Health Progress, and we applaud the work done by policymakers to strengthen our health care system.
2015 Annual Report
2015 was a year of transition and learning for Colorado’s health care system. One of the biggest focuses from the year was health equity, as data increasingly showed just how significant the inequities are for some populations.
2016 Progress & Possibilities
As 2016 begins, the Network is primed to become a statewide force for change, as members decided to move beyond a shared learning collaborative to a formalized membership association working toward a common agenda.
EMS Innovations in Colorado
EMS Innovations in Colorado
Health Perspectives: Rural
Coloradans living in rural areas face increased challenges in accessing health care, and good access is important for good health. To achieve a healthier rural Colorado, we must improve access to care across the state.
In Focus: Medicaid
Center for Health Progress held a series of focus groups with different Medicaid populations to inform our response to the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC) Request for Information (RFI) process.
2015 Colorado General Assembly Session Overview
Several beneficial bills passed this session that impacted the priority areas of Center for Health Progress, and we applaud the work done by policymakers to strengthen our health care system.
Action for Equity: Policy Priorities
We must take action to create opportunities and eliminate barriers to good health for all Coloradans, regardless of their life circumstances.