Health Care

Health Care Reform

CCLP advocates for long-term, comprehensive state and federal health care reform. CCLP served on Colorado’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Reform (the 208 Commission), and advocated on behalf of Colorado’s low-income and vulnerable populations during the federal health reform debate. CCLP will continue to be active in strategies to successfully implement federal health reform, the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2010.

For some of the basics about federal health care reform, review a fact sheet CCLP released shortly after the measure passed.

The framework for our work on health care reform is whether particular policies and strategies keep us on or deviate off the road to reform. The following are four questions that help evaluate whether a policy is on the road to reform:

  • Does it increase access?
  • Does it improve quality?
  • Does it protect vulnerable populations?
  • Does it contain costs?

Check this page for ongoing updates on federal health reform implementation activity in Colorado and nationally.

From the federal government, resources for finding insurance options

 

Recent Publications

February 03, 2012
History of Medicaid shows the program’s value in combating poverty and providing access to health

Medicaid is a foundational part of the nation’s commitment to equal opportunity for all people, regardless of age, disabilit...

February 03, 2012
Health Law and Policy Update: Critics attack Medicaid, but advocates urge a long-term view

This week's updates Critics attack Medicaid, but advocates urge a long-term view Hospital Payment Assistance Program is introduce...

January 27, 2012
Health Law and Policy Update: White House report notes business participation in Colorado health exchange

This week's updates White House report notes business participation in Colorado health exchange Individual mandate will halve num...

January 20, 2012
Health Law and Policy Update: Threats and rhetoric around health reform persist at the Colorado General Assembly

This week's updates Threats and rhetoric around health reform persist at the Colorado General Assembly Colorado House passes reso...

January 12, 2012
Health Law and Policy Update: Governor addresses health reform victories and Medicaid challenges

This week's updates Governor addresses health reform victories and Medicaid challenges Medicaid the top priority for CCLP's Healt...

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