President Signs Iraq War Supplemental Bill

Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2008 in Legislative | 0 comments

"Today, President Bush signed the Iraq war supplemental appropriations bill into law. This legislation includes a one-year delay in the implementation of six of seven recent Medicaid regulations – including both case management and the rehabilitative service option. Thank you to all National Council members who contacted your Senators and Representatives to urge them to vote to preserve Medicaid. Your calls and e-mails have made a difference!"  Chuck Ingoglia, MSW
Vice President, Public Policy 

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Weld County drug treatment program provides hope for addicts

Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2008 in News Articles | 0 comments

Sunday, June 22, 2008 article from the Greeley Tribune highlighting an alternative drug treatment program in Weld County that is proving to be a success.  Read the full article here.

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One Last Chance for Jennifer Henessee

Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2008 in News Articles | 0 comments

"New Weld County program gives addicts another chance to turn around their lives."  Read the inspirational article from Greeley Tribune.

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Transforming Colorado’s Behavioral Health System

Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2008 in Research/Publications | 0 comments

"Colorado is pursuing reforms that will provide accessible and cost-effective health care to its residents. To assist with these objectives, the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) and the Colorado Association of Alcohol and Drug Services Providers (CAADSP) is proposing a behavioral health (BH) model to help guide further discussion with the Colorado Legislature, Governor, health policy makers, providers, and other stakeholders. Additionally, this proposal recommends several actions to expand upon the recommendations made in the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform’s Final Report." -Transforming Colorado’s Behavioral Health System, Executive Summary.  Read the entire publication.

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Arnold Salazar Appointed to the Centennial Care Choices Program Panel

Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Arnold Salazar, Executive Director of Colorado Health Partnerships, LLC, has been appointed to the  Centennial Care Choices Program Panel.  In the 2008 Legislative Session, Senate Bill 217 created the Centennial Care Choices Program to reform Colorado’s health care system.  This Governor-appointed Panel will work with individuals from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Division of Insurance to look for options to reduce the state’s uninsured population and improve access to affordable healthcare.  To view the Governor’s Executive Order and the complete list of appointees, click here.  CBHC will post updates as we learn more. 

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