Exchange board appointed:
Too close to insurance industry?
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Health care The Denver Post: Health exchange board appointed: Too close to insurance industry? "CCHI, our member organizations and the more than 500,000 Coloradans we represent are concerned that a majority of the appointees on the board have strong ties to the health insurance industry," said Dede de Percin, the group's executive director. "These existing loyalties may conflict with creating an exchange that best serves Colorado's struggling individuals, families and businesses." Also: Pueblo Chieftain: Gov. appoints health exchange panel Also: Denver Business Journal: So far, health interests have few gripes about exchange board roster
Health Policy Solutions: Insurance for sickest patients costs over $12 million in first year A new health insurance program for Coloradans with pre-existing conditions has enrolled just 800 people in its first year, but is costing much more than expected: more than $12 million so far.
Greeley Tribune editorial: We will miss Riesberg, but wish him well in his new job (Rep. Jim) Riesberg has been a strong representative for the elderly and has worked diligently to pass many bills regarding health care. He will leave office as a ranking member of the Health and Environment Committee.
Fiscal policy Colorado Pols commentary: Video Companion Has Tools to Get Us Talking About State Budget Recently, the Bell Policy Center released Colorado's Budget: In Plain Talk, a video that explains the basics of the state budget and introduces Coloradans to our state's fiscal challenges. Now the Bell is back with a tool kit that goes along with the video.
Colorado Springs Independent: Calculus problem Why public schools' $67 million boon may actually prove to be a Band-Aid.
Justice Colorado Springs Business Journal: CCLP receives $225,000 grant The Colorado Center on Law and Policy received a $225,000 grant from the Thedore and Chandos Rice Charitable Foundation. |