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Press Release: State Labor Department Highlights Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning During Final Week of Workforce Development Month

(DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s celebration of Workforce Development Month is focusing the final week of the month on apprenticeships and work-based learning. Celebrated nationwide, Workforce Development Month brings attention to the critical role workforce…

Press Release: Colorado Employment Situation – August 2023

5,600 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in August; Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.1 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point in August to 3.1 percent compared to the July rate of 2.9…

Press Release: Expected Revisions to Colorado Nonfarm Payroll Jobs

First quarter 2023 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) results indicate Colorado total nonfarm payroll jobs estimates will be revised up for this period with the release of benchmarked estimates in March 2024. March 2023 estimates are expected to be revised up by about 27,000 nonfarm…

Press Release: Colorado Employment Situation – July 2023

800 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in July; Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 2.9 Percent Household survey data According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 2.9 percent compared to the June rate of 2.8…

Stakeholder Meeting #3: HB21-1095 Revisions to the Excavation Requirements Act

Stakeholder Meeting #3 HB21-1095 Revisions to the Excavation Requirements Act (Title 9, Article 1.5, CRS) Monday, January 10, 2022 10:00 am - Noon MT Virtual via Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/gig-jrpq-obm Phone Number: 682-214-4275‬ Audio PIN: ‪485 222 946‬# The Division of Oil and Public…

Saving People Money on Healthcare: Polis-Primavera Administration Submits Updated Canadian Drug Importation Plan to the FDA

Plan identifies 24 drugs and dosages that could save Coloradans up to $51 million over three yearsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 27, 2024Media ContactsShelby Wieman | shelby.wieman@state.co.us (Governor’s office)Marc Williams | marc.williams@state.co.us (HCPF)Denver, CO - Today, Governor Polis and…

New Payment Tool Helps Colorado Businesses Save Money on Health Care

Tool compares hospital inpatient payments to identify low-cost providers, reducing health benefit costs for businesses and employeesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information Officer720-626-0801 (Cell)Denver, CO - Following the release of our statutorily…

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

Colorado Hospitals’ Net Operating Income Drops 50% in 2022, Reserves Largely Better than Pre-PandemicCommunity benefit investments total $1.1 billion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information OfficerColorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing720…

State Report Highlights Substantial Changes to Preserve Colorado’s Primary Care and Hospital Safety Net

Report recommends sunsetting Colorado Indigent Care Program and bolstering Primary Care Fund to help more Coloradans get careFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2024Media ContactMarc WilliamsPublic Information Officer303-866-3144Denver, CO - The Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) program helps…

Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Response to Department of Justice Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing is disappointed in the Department of Justice’s decision to file suit against the State of Colorado. Despite the DOJ’s…

State Receives $43M Grant to Support Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Funding to help Coloradans transition from institutional living settings into their communitiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 Denver, CO - The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)…

HCPF Awards $29 Million in Behavioral Health Care Integration Grants

Grants will help integrate physical and behavioral health at 147 locations statewideFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2023 Media ContactMarc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 303-866-3144 Denver, CO - The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has awarded…

Colorado to Partner with CMS in a Multi-State Initiative to Strengthen Primary Care

New model aims to enhance access and quality of primary care, improve health system FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2023 Media Contacts: Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Marc Williams 720-626-0801marc.williams@state.co.us Division of Insurance Vincent Plymell303-910-9614vincent…

Lt. Gov. Primavera Signs Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility in Adjusting Medicaid Reimbursements to Nursing Facilities

Bipartisan HB23-1228 enables HCPF to more easily adjust nursing facility payments as market conditions & operational costs fluctuate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Lt. Gov…

Lt. Governor Primavera Signs Legislation Enabling Health First Colorado Members Greater Control Over Their Attendant Care Services

Community First Choice moving from a waiver service to Medicaid’s State Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera signed SB23-289 which allows the…

Gov. Polis Signs Hospital Community Benefit Legislation into Law

HB23-1243 ensures large, tax exempt hospital system community investment dollars are better aligned with the actual needs of the communities they serve FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO -…

Gov. Polis Signs Legislation to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drug Costs

HB23-1201 eliminates drug pricing mark-ups between what a health carrier pays a pharmacy for a drug and what it charges to employers and consumers for dispensing that same drug FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626…

Health First Colorado and CHP+ Members Advised to Be Aware of Scams

Scammers may be targeting Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus members through text messages and phone calls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2023 Media Contact:Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO -The Department of Health Care…

Gov. Polis Signs Legislation Eliminating Co-pays for Health First Colorado Members

Elimination of co-pays reduces financial burden on members and families while improving overall reimbursement to providers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 Media Contact: Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Today, Gov. Jared Polis…

Health First Colorado and Regional Health Plans to Send Text Messages About Medicaid and CHP+ Renewals

Text messages to be sent to Health First Colorado & CHP+ members reminding them to take action on health coverage renewals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2023 Media Contact: Marc Williams Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 720-626-0801 (Cell) Denver, CO - Beginning Monday…