Tag: Health Care
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Autism providers worry new Colorado licensing rule could limit therapy for kids on Medicaid
Autism care providers worry that up to 1,000 families might lose services under a decision by Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment to exclude an accreditation group for behavior technicians. The move by Department of Health Care Policy and Financing followed a new ruling that requires these professionals to be licensed in order to…
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Colorado Supreme Court to examine whether corporations can be liable for ‘felonious killing’
The Colorado Supreme Court recently announced that it will determine whether corporations can be liable for a “felonious killing,” meaning there is no limit to the damages they might pay for pain and suffering after causing a wrongful death. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to take a case on appeal.…
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Lawmakers, Gov. Jared Polis clash on Medicaid provider rates
Colorado legislators on Tuesday heard from an advisory committee, which proposed making several adjustments to the state’s reimbursement rates for health care facilities that provide services to Medicaid patients. The proposal from the Medicaid Provider Rate Review Advisory Committee diverged from Gov. Jared Polis’ own proposed changes outlined in his budget proposal for the next…
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Colorado’s Democratic senators slam deal to end shutdown, vow to fight for health care tax credits
Colorado’s two Democratic U.S. senators voted against a bipartisan deal reached Sunday to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, blasting the package’s failure to extend some health insurance tax credits. The full Senate passed spending legislation late Monday that could pave the way to reopen the government before the end of the week…
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FDA warns websites selling unapproved Botox for cosmetic purposes
NEW YORK — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles. The Food and Drug Administration said it was taking action after receiving reports of injuries in connection with the products, including toxic side effects. Botox…
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Seasonal affective disorder is more than feeling sad
Dear Mayo Clinic: I love the fall, but I dread the shorter days and how I feel. I’ve read about seasonal affective disorder, but could you please tell me more about it? Answer: Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that’s related to the changes in seasons. Symptoms typically appear in the…
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Medicaid spending surge for therapy sessions prompts Colorado to reinstate limits
Colorado’s health agency will reinstate prior authorization requirements for Medicaid patients’ therapy sessions next year as part of its efforts to control costs, which soared following a state law passed in 2022. That year, the state legislature adopted a bill prohibiting health plans from requiring prior authorization for psychotherapy sessions for Medicaid recipients. While the…
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EDITORIAL: Denver auditor reins in City Hall’s health care costs
It’s encouraging to see Denver City and County Auditor Timothy O’Brien and his office continue to put pressure on city government to tighten its belt and provide more transparent accountability to Denver taxpayers. A follow-up audit report from O’Brien’s office this week is a reminder to rightly skeptical Denver residents that there is a branch…
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Colorado prescription board votes to limit cost of rheumatoid arthritis drug
Colorado became the first state in the nation to set a price cap on a specific medication last week, following a unanimous decision by the Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board to cap the cost of a drug used to treat inflammatory conditions. On Oct. 3, the board voted to set an upper payment limit (UPL)…
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Colorado Behavioral Health Administration launches network of safety net services
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration on Wednesday celebrated the launch of a new network of safety net services. The new network — called Colorado LIFTS or Linking Individuals and Families to Services — aims to streamline the process of finding care across the state. LIFTS connects…