The Opportunity: Colorado has won a $2
million award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop
and refine a Colorado Health Care Innovation Plan. We are one of only three
states chosen to receive funding for this effort. This is our chance to convene
experts from across the state and build an innovative and integrated vision of
health care that will guide our efforts for years to come.
The Background: All of us are working to
make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. We know that this will
require a coordinated, efficient, effective and integrated health care system
that improves health outcomes, increases patient satisfaction and lowers costs.
We have taken many steps to move our system toward these goals, but much
remains to be done. As the Governor said at the release of The State of
Health: Colorado’s Commitment to Become the Healthiest State, we have to be
“all hands on deck” when it comes to health.
How: We are seeking broad input from the
consumer, employer, payer, provider, public health and education communities.
Our goal is to reach consensus on a vision of sustainable health that works for
Colorado.
When: The Stakeholder Group will meet three
times between now and September. Each facilitated meeting will require advance
preparation as we come together to solve problems, build on great ideas and
achieve consensus.
We have scheduled the first meeting from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver.
