/tags/health-care-policy-and-financing Health Care Policy and Financing en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:24:22 GMT /health/2019-07-31/gov-polis-announces-u-s-reinsurance-plan-approval Gov. Jared Polis announced Wednesday that the federal government has approved a reinsurance plan designed to lower premiums for individuals buying… Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:24:22 GMT /health/2019-07-31/gov-polis-announces-u-s-reinsurance-plan-approval Associated Press /education/2017-04-27/colorado-is-more-diverse-but-children-of-color-still-fall-behind Colorado is becoming more diverse -- but children of color aren’t on equal footing with their white peers, according to the 2017 Kids Count report. The… Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:30:00 GMT /education/2017-04-27/colorado-is-more-diverse-but-children-of-color-still-fall-behind Ann Marie Awad /npr-news/2016-07-29/campaign-for-universal-health-care-in-colorado-seeks-bernie-sanders-help An initiative on the state's November ballot would establish a single-payer health plan. Supporters hope to lure Sanders to help get out the vote. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:06:00 GMT /npr-news/2016-07-29/campaign-for-universal-health-care-in-colorado-seeks-bernie-sanders-help John Daley /health/2016-07-05/resorts-on-the-mountain-corridor-still-feel-the-sting-of-insurance-premiums Data continues to show that where a person lives in Colorado plays a big role in dictating how much they pay for health insurance. That's because insurers… Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:00:00 GMT /health/2016-07-05/resorts-on-the-mountain-corridor-still-feel-the-sting-of-insurance-premiums Bente Birkeland /politics/2016-03-28/would-a-single-state-region-ease-insurance-costs-new-bill-would-study-it-in-colorado Health insurance premiums can vary widely in Colorado depending on where you live — it's just one of the factors health insurance companies use to… Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:44:25 GMT /politics/2016-03-28/would-a-single-state-region-ease-insurance-costs-new-bill-would-study-it-in-colorado Bente Birkeland /politics/2014-12-08/is-it-death-with-dignity-or-assisted-suicide-words-shape-opinions If you heard someone was planning to kill a baby, your first reaction might be to call 911. If you heard someone wanted to prevent unwanted pregnancy, you… Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT /politics/2014-12-08/is-it-death-with-dignity-or-assisted-suicide-words-shape-opinions Stephanie Paige Ogburn /health/2014-10-20/new-advocacy-group-wants-to-make-colorado-healthier-starting-at-the-state-capitol A new Colorado nonprofit will soon venture into the halls of the state capitol advocating for policy change in health care.Healthier Colorado officially… Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:00:00 GMT /health/2014-10-20/new-advocacy-group-wants-to-make-colorado-healthier-starting-at-the-state-capitol Erin O'Toole /health/2014-03-28/you-still-have-time-colorado-where-to-get-health-insurance Monday, March 31 at midnight is the last chance for most people without insurance to sign up for health coverage for the rest of 2014 under the Affordable… Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:44:50 GMT /health/2014-03-28/you-still-have-time-colorado-where-to-get-health-insurance /politics/2012-06-28/the-mandate-how-penalties-and-benefits-work The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision upholding the Affordable Care Act includes a controversial mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance, beginning in… Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:54:11 GMT /politics/2012-06-28/the-mandate-how-penalties-and-benefits-work Colorado Public °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /npr-news/2012-01-25/shortage-of-research-on-when-theres-too-much-health-care Published research on excess use of health care is in pretty short supply, so rooting out waste by looking at the existing studies can be a little like limiting your late-night search for lost car keys to the spots right under streetlights. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-01-25/shortage-of-research-on-when-theres-too-much-health-care Scott Hensley