Health-care choice proposal OK’d for November ballot

Health-care reform

Citizens initiative offered as a hedge against Obama administration’s health agenda.

Progress praised on kids’ coverage; others note much work lies ahead

Health-care reform

“We have a huge problem with making sure that Medicaid is functional.”

Ritter touts plan for the uninsurable; GOP says it can’t last long

Health-care reform

“My biggest concern with the state’s approach … is that we will eventually need state money to subsidize it.”

2010 legislative highlights in review

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Tracking the final result of all bills reported on by the Colorado News Agency

Dems want health policy surcharge; Republicans say it’s a tax

Health-care reform

“I don’t support the philosophy that if you can’t help everyone you don’t help anybody”

Colorado joins lawsuit against new federal health-reform bill

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“The individual mandate to purchase insurance or suffer economic sanctions violates constitutional principles and lacks constitutional authority.”

Communication–not litigation–works best with docs, panel is told

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“You can’t fix what went wrong if you are afraid that even acknowledging it and acting to fix it can be used against you in court.”

Getting healthy gets you lower insurance rates under pending bill

Health-care reform

“We know that participation in an exercise program will reduce risk and reduce cost.”

Panel votes to end higher health-care premiums for women

Health-care reform

“Being a woman is not a pre-existing condition.”

House gives nod to secure online access for end-of-life info

Health-care reform

“This a very high security model.”