An Interview with Catherine Strode
The implementation of the SIM grant (State Innovation Model) was initiated this month by Colorado SIM Director, Vatsala Pathy, under the Office of the Governor . Colorado received the 65 million federal cooperative agreement to implement a health delivery system that integrates primary care and behavioral health care services.
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Hospitals Need ‘Retail Mindset’ Says UCHealth CEO George Hayes
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Hospitals Need ‘Retail Mindset’ Says UCHealth CEO George HayesFor the past 30 years, George Hayes has been involved in the administrative and operational duties of running hospitals. Prior to assuming his current position, President and Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital (UCHealth), he served as President and CEO of the Medical Center of the Rockies for ten years.
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Thank you Anne Warhover!
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Thank you Anne Warhover!The Health Care Advocacy Program, a grantee of The Colorado Health Foundation, would like to thank Anne Warhover for her contribution to the state of Colorado. Anne has served as the President and CEO of The Colorado Health Foundation for the past ten years.
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Overweight Kids, Lean Adults: ‘The Colorado Paradox’
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Overweight Kids, Lean Adults: ‘The Colorado Paradox’Shepard Nevel, who recently assumed the role of LiveWell Colorado’s Chief Executive Director, is engaging the private and business sectors in his leadership role of promoting healthy eating and active living and reducing obesity in the state. He says in addition to being a public health issue, obesity is also becoming an issue related to job creation and economic growth.
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Healthier Colorado’s Director Says Group Can Be ‘Transformative
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Healthier Colorado’s Director Says Group Can Be ‘TransformativeThe advocacy group Healthier Colorado launched this week under the leadership of newly appointed Executive Director Jake Williams. Williams kicks off the organization’s efforts with a state wide tour over the next two months, meeting with a geographical diversity of stakeholders.
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Senator Calls Drug Audit of Youth Corrections ‘Disturbing’
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Senator Calls Drug Audit of Youth Corrections ‘Disturbing’State Senator Lucia Guzman (Senate District 34), uses the words ‘disturbing’ and ‘alarming’ to describe the reactions of members of the Legislative Audit Committee to the findings of a recently released audit on the use of medications in Colorado youth corrections facilities. Senator Guzman, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, has studied national trends in the juvenile justice system.
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Juvenile Justice Reform Is Legislator’s Goal
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Juvenile Justice Reform Is Legislator’s Goal
State Representative Pete Lee (House District 18) has been involved in efforts to impact the state’s juvenile justice system for the past 35 years both as a legislator and as a private citizen. Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, he has introduced bills supporting criminal justice systemic reform and ‘restorative justice’ programs.
Taking Care of the Caregivers: A Priority for State Legislator
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Taking Care of the Caregivers: A Priority for State Legislator
During the 2014 legislative session, State Representative Lois Landgraf (House District 21) co-sponsored a bill to support the development of a strategic state plan to eliminate the waiting list for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by 2020. In the upcoming legislative session, she is considering running a bill to move up that deadline because she thinks it’s too far out.
Senator Irene Aguilar Targets Costs, Home Care, Physician Shortage
State Senator Irene Aguilar (District 32), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, sponsored a bill in the 2014 session establishing a commission to study the drivers of health care costs (SB14-187). She also sponsored a bill affecting the delivery of in-home support services in the Medicaid program (HB14-1357.)
‘People First’ Language Legislative Advocate Departs State House
An Interview with Catherine Strode
‘People First’ Language Legislative Advocate Departs State House
Colorado Springs Representative Bob Gardner (House District 20) is leaving the state legislature after serving four consecutive terms. Throughout his legislative career, Representative Gardner has been an advocate for the support of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.