Colorado Healthcare Reform Proposal - The Blue Ribbon Commission
The following summary was derived from information released by the Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform:
The Commission, established by legislation passed in the 2006 session of the Colorado General Assembly (SB06-208), is charged with:
- Examining health coverage and reform models designed to ensure access to affordable coverage for all Colorado residents;
- Soliciting comprehensive reform proposals from interested parties;
- Selecting between three and five proposals for in-depth technical assessment by an independent contractor;
- Holding meetings around the state to solicit public input; and
- Completing a final report with recommendations to the General Assembly by November 30, 2007.
- Protect and improve the health status of all Coloradans.
- Expand coverage of essential healthcare services for all Coloradans, with an emphasis on the uninsured and underinsured.
- Align incentives to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care.
- Support a system that is financially viable, sustainable and fair.
- Provide opportunities for meaningful choice and to encourage personal responsibility.
- Emphasize wellness, prevention, health education, and consumer empowerment.
To learn more, please visit Colorado.gov
This page was last updated on 4/17/2007
