
Health care reform update
Despite clearing some significant hurdles, the Affordable Care Act still faces challenges as the nation focuses on deficit reduction and states decide whether or not to pursue expansions to Medicaid eligibility. Here's a roundup of news coverage and other resources about ACA's impact in Colorado and elsewhere.
Recent headlines
Colorado implementation
- The State of Colorado provides resources and updates about health care reform in Colorado through an online roadmap
- Guest Commentary: Expanding Medicaid makes dollars — and sense
The Denver Post
Feb. 18, 2013
- Medicaid expansion a 'no-brainer': Hike in GDP and new jobs by 2015
Health Policy Solutions
Feb. 14, 2013
- Colorado survey shows expanding Medicaid saves money
USA Today
Feb. 13, 2013
- Study: Expanding Medicaid cheaper than not in Colorado
Kaiser Health News blog/Colorado Public Radio
Feb. 13, 2013
- Colorado Medicaid expansion would create 22,000 jobs, study says
Denver Business Journal
Feb. 13, 2013
- Colorado lawmakers embrace health care change
The Denver Post/Associated Press
Jan. 31, 2013
- Colorado gains power, resources to reject infuriating premium hikes
The Denver Post
Dec. 3, 2012
Implementation in other states
Reform resources