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The Colorado Option Plan: Modeling the Impacts of Government Price Controls in Health Care

May 7, 2020

In this study, we explore how the introduction of a new government-controlled health plan would impact the state’s healthcare system and the overall state economy.

What’s at Stake with the Colorado Public Option?

Jan 29, 2020

This paper summarizes a series of outstanding questions which are critical to informing the implementation of the public option in Colorado.

Anticipating a State Option For Health Care: Will Businesses Face Higher Costs Or Will Quality and Access be Cut?

Sep 10, 2019

Senate Bill 188

Apr 9, 2019

This report examines the assumptions behind SB-188, a bill to create a state-run Family Medical Leave Insurance Program in Colorado.

CSPR – Did You Know?

Apr 12, 2012

Dynamic Model | Energy in Colorado | Colorado Medicaid | Trust Taxes…

The Medicaid Crisis and the Urgent Need for Reform

Oct 25, 2011

The federal debt now exceeds $14 trillion and continues to grow at a staggering pace with no end in sight. The record levels of debt have renewed the national conversation…

Colorado Medicaid

Oct 20, 2011

Did you know? Medicaid spending consumes more than 20% of Colorado’s annual General Fund budget…

Tax Policy and the Colorado Economy

May 18, 2011

Earlier this year, Colorado Senator Rollie Heath proposed three versions of an education funding initiative to be on the ballot in November 2011…

Colorado’s Fiscal Policy

Nov 29, 2010

Colorado has faced a near perpetual budget crisis since 2000, despite dramatic cumulative increases in government revenue in recent years…