Resources 

• White Papers
• Topic Briefs
• Research & Reports
• HIT Resources
• Other Resources

White Papers 

Health Information Technology in Colorado 

Topic Briefs 

• Colorado's Health Care Safety Net – Coming soon!
• Regional Health Information Exchanges – Coming soon!

Research and Reports
"Health Information Technology: A Strategy for Creating a Healthier Colorado"
The Colorado Health Foundation's evaluation of the role of Health Information Technology (HIT) in delivering health care to low-income, uninsured populations.

"Health Care Vision 2007 and Beyond: Colorado's Health Care Marketplace"
An overview by the Colorado Health Institute and The Colorado Health Foundation of changes in health care access and costs over a 16-year period, from 1990-2006.

"Health and Health Care in Colorado"
A compilation of three reports providing data on imminent health threats, health disparities, health care system characteristics, the health workforce, and what Coloradans say about health care in their state.

"The Status of Mental Health Care in Colorado"
Key observations and trends within Colorado's complex, fragmented array of mental health systems and providers.

HIT Resources
Health Information Technology: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Healthcare Technology Information Standards Panel

Health Affairs Blog Article: "HEALTH IT: Supporting Health-Center IT Investments through Medicare and Medicaid"

iHealthBeat: A service of the California HealthCare Foundation

Other Resources
Institute for Healthcare Improvement

The Blue Ribbon Commission

"Gov. Ritter Announces 'Building Blocks for Health Care Reform' Package"

State of Colorado's Department of Health Care and Financing