Press Release | Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Legislation Signed to Combine Two Waiver Programs for Children with Complex Health Needs

New waiver will expand access to services and improve coordination of care

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April 1, 2025

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Marc Williams
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
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Colorado Medicaid Terminates Contract with Transportation Provider MedRide

MedRide jeopardized the public health, safety and welfare of Colorado Medicaid members by not complying with state and federal regulations

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February 12, 2025

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Marc Williams
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
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Important Federal Update

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Marc Williams
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
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Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Releases Hospital Transparency Reports

Front-range hospitals show financial strength, while Colorado’s rural hospitals and Denver Health struggle

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January 16, 2025

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Marc Williams
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
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Colorado Medicaid Approved to Expand Medicaid Coverage through Continuous Eligibility

New policy will improve health coverage access and outcomes for children 0-3 and adults released from state prison

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November 15, 2024

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Marc Williams
Public Information Officer
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Polis-Primavera Administration Continues Work to Save Coloradans Money on Healthcare: New Tool Compares Hospital Procedure Prices

Governor Jared Polis

Hospital Price Transparency Tool compares prices for more than 5,000 procedures among 82 Colorado hospitals, saving Coloradans money on health care

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September 11, 2024

Colorado Medicaid Executes its Fifth Pharmaceutical Value-Based Contract

Medicaid enters into value-based contract for Dupixent®

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July 22, 2024

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Marc Williams
Public Information Officer
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Colorado Medicaid Adds Doula Services as a Benefit

New benefit aims to improve maternal health equity and outcomes for pregnant people and parenting populations

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July 1, 2024

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Marc Williams
Public Information Officer
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Settlement Agreement Announced in Lawsuit Involving Intensive Behavioral Health Services

Parties agree to work toward improving services for Medicaid members with complex mental health care needs

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April 5, 2024

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Marc Williams
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
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Saving People Money on Healthcare: Polis-Primavera Administration Submits Updated Canadian Drug Importation Plan to the FDA

Governor Jared Polis

Plan identifies 24 drugs and dosages that could save Coloradans up to $51 million over three years

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February 27, 2024