The Colorado Healthcare Task Force met on Thursday, September 25 to vote on what proposed legislation will be carried during the 2009 Legislative Session. Those approved for introductions include:
Bill 1 – Behavioral Health Commission
Bill 3 – Oral Health Care Coverage
Bill 4 – Complaint Process CICP
Bill 5 – E-Prescribing
Bill 9 – Peer Review Health Care Providers
Bill 10 – Report Hospital Infection Rates Criteria
Click here to see drafts of ALL LEGISLATION PROPOSED TO THE HEALTHCARE TASK FORCE
Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of…
Case-managed Care Improves Outcomes for Depressed Patients with Multiple Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact…
Identifying and Screening for Psychological and Comorbid Medical and Psychological Disorders in Medical Settings
This paper, by Rodger Kessler of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, focuses on the challenges…