Health Care Management: Colorado Health Care

A study analyzing the ratio of patients to doctors across Colorado.

Founded in February of 1964 as the Colorado Hospital Personnel Management Society, the Association brought together hospital personnel directors for discussion of shared concerns. Its founding came about at a time when the scope of responsibility of hospital personnel departments was moving beyond employment services and into the realm of salary administration, benefits, policies, et. al. Initially limited to representatives from the metropolitan Denver hospitals, membership was soon extended to statewide membership. CHAHRM's inital purpose was to provide networking opportunities and professional development for hospital personnel administrators.

By partnering with other nonprofits, businesses, health care leaders, policymakers and educators, we can make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation – that is our destination. To reach it, the Foundation works with its partners in three community outcomes to encourage Healthy Living, increase the number of Coloradans with Health Coverage, and ensure access to quality, coordinated Health Care.

CHI is a trusted and leading source of credible health information, data and analysis for Colorado health care leaders. CHI provides sophisticated, evidence-based information that can help policy-makers reach sound decisions. Our insight is used to inform policy, contribute to effective policy implementation and support state efforts to improve health. CHI’s portfolio of work includes publications, legislative support, information requests, community presentations, policy analyses and thought leadership.

Connect for Health Colorado is a new health insurance marketplace, that opened for business in October 2013, for individuals, families and small employers across Colorado. This one-stop online marketplace will include a customer support network of Customer Service Center Representatives, Health Coverage Guides and licensed brokers to help Coloradans find the best health plan for their needs. Connect for Health Colorado will also be the only place where Coloradans can find out if they are eligible for new federal financial assistance, based on income, and use the benefits right away. Coverage begins January 1, 2014.