Much-debated health-benefit exchanges get guv’s OK

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Conservative critics charge it too closely resembles controversial federal health-care reforms.

GOP unveils health-care legislation

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Republican lawmakers introduced the “Healthcare Opportunity & Patient Empowerment (HOPE) Act”  today in the House.
The bill would allow Colorado to opt out of federal healthcare legislation by joining an interstate compact—an agreement Colorado would enter into with other states allowing for the opt-out if Congress approved the compact.
Republican House Majority LeaderAmy Stephens, of Monument, Majority [...]

Bill lets small employers chip in for individual health coverage

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“We’ve been trying a long time to get more people covered. This bill is one mechanism to help them do so.”

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

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“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

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

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

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

Panel votes to end higher health-care premiums for women

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

Capitol rally denounces federal agenda for health-care reform

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“The reform they’re proposing to enact is not patient-centric; its bureaucratic-centric, and that’s unacceptable.”