Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

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?Upcoming Webinar Alert? ???????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????????? As hospital systems consolidate and raise prices, patients face growing barriers to accessing affordable care. The burden is even greater for people of color, individuals with low incomes, those with chronic conditions, and rural communities, who are disproportionately impacted by high hospital prices and facility fees. Join us on Tuesday, ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ??:????-??:???????? ???? as experts from United States of Care, Georgetown Center for Health Insurance Reforms, and Colorado Consumer Health Initiative dive into this critical issue. We’ll explore how hospital pricing practices are harming patients and discuss concrete steps policymakers can take to bring relief. Register now to gain insight into how states are tackling this problem and what role the federal government can play. ?? Tuesday, October 29? ? 2:00-3:00pm ET? ?? Via Zoom #HealthEquity #HospitalPricing #PolicySolutions #HealthcareReform ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/etiqAtZj

CCHI's Mannat Singh,?Colorado Center on Law and Policy's Bethany Pray, and Families USA's Anthony Wright?were invited to the White House today with fellow advocates and community members from across the country for the Biden-Harris administration and CFPB announcement on reforms on medical debt and the harm it causes and stop illegal debt collection practices. Health care is a right, not a privilege, and should be treated as such. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gpfSHP_5 ?#cohealth?#copolicy?#stopmedicaldebt?#reignincosts?#medicaldebt

Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub recently found that Coloradans are not confident in their understanding of health coverage and they don't feel confident they could fix a medical bill overcharge, CCHI's Mannat Singh talks about the implications, and what it means for consumers with The Denver Post #cohealth https://lnkd.in/gK-xanuv

Today, we released two more reports on health?equity?and?literacy?from Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS). While affordability is a major barrier to care for all Coloradans, according to the survey, lack of affordability disproportionately affects people of color and people with disabilities more than others. Find our statement and the reports linked here: https://lnkd.in/gSgXkhnM

Today, Hope Stonner accepted to a Community Partner award from AARP Colorado State Office on behalf of CCHI. We appreciate all your collaboration in advocacy this year, and look forward to continuing working together ??

Wondering what has been happening in health policy at the federal level? In "What does the Fox say?" Adam debriefs the Chevron decision and the far-reaching implications, the exciting new things in the world of health insurance, and why Congress needs to act now to renew Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Featuring photos from the NAIC conference this past August https://lnkd.in/g-vwPAAY

Colorado just received ?? $361 Million ?? in federal funding for our reinsurance program and Colorado Option plans. These programs, and the 1332 waiver, allow federal savings to be passed back down to the state, allowing the state to lower consumer's out-of-pocket costs over time. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gkK7bcFB

Altarum's Healthcare Value Hub, in partnership with CCHI, recently released the results of their Colorado Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS). The results included consumer perspectives on affordability, prescription drug costs and hospital prices, as well as the need for government-led solutions. The findings make it clear that Coloradans share deep worries, dissatisfaction, and a bi-partisan desire for policy responses. https://lnkd.in/g8YYbNRS

Join CCHI on Thursday, June 27th for our CAP Summer Fundraiser! All proceeds will go to our Consumer Assistance Program, ensuring that Coloradans don't face financial hardship due to unjust medical bills. Help us celebrate CAP's amazing work--including saving over 3,000 Coloradans more than $8 million. On average, CAP saves consumers $1,600 per case, so every dollar counts! There will be drinks, dancing, games, and plenty of opportunities to give! Buy your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gNYzVjqx