The Colorado Trust - New Grant Profiles & Grantee Stories

Center for Improving Value in Health Care – Colorado All-Payer Claims Database Implementation Grant

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:22:14 +0000

In partnership with the Colorado Health Foundation, The Colorado Trust supports CIVHC in developing a Colorado all-payer claims database to better understand the cost and utilization of health care services, and develop payment solutions to lower health care costs. www.civhc.org

Colorado Health Access Survey

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:46:32 +0000

The most extensive survey in Colorado of health care coverage, access and utilization, CHAS is administered every other year via a random sample telephone survey of more than 10,000 households. Survey findings provide critical information to help policymakers, and health care, business and community leaders more fully understand health challenges and advance shared solutions to improve health coverage and care for Coloradans. The Colorado Health Institute manages the data collection and analysis.
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Colorado Partnership for Children's Oral Health

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:23:40 +0000

This program recruits and supports private dentists in Colorado who do not currently accept Medicaid clients to begin serving this population. As well, the program trains dental providers to care for young children and pregnant women. Co-funded with Caring for Colorado Foundation, Colorado Health Foundation, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, Rose Community Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. www.cavityfreeatthree.org

Medical Clean Claims, Transparency & Uniformity Task Force

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:39:06 +0000

Support the work of the Medical Clean Claims, Transparency & Uniformity Task Force, formed as a result of the Colorado legislature’s passage of HB10-1332. The task force of providers, payers and government representatives charged with developing a uniform set of insurance codes and payment rules to be employed by all payers having contracts with health care providers, aims to significantly reduce the cost of administrative redundancies through standardization, consistency, transparency and appropriate savings to the health care system. HB101332taskforce.org

Partnering with the Communities Across Colorado

Wed, 25 May 2011 22:53:34 +0000

High Tech Meets High Touch: Innovative Colorado Partnership Improves Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 03:52:21 +0000

Increasing Children's Health Care Access

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:46:27 +0000

To address the mental and physical health needs of preschool and elementary school students, The Colorado Trust provides support to the Montrose County School District for its Northside Elementary school-based health center.

Communication: Success in Larimer County

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:17:06 +0000

The Early Childhood Council of Larimer County is working to improve health outcomes for Colorado children.

Partnering to Sustain Community Health Care Accessibility

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:54 +0000

Collaborative Creations: The Founding of Colorado Health Institute

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:42:40 +0000

No Place Like a Medical Home

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:55:51 +0000

HealthTeamWorks is leading the Colorado Multi-payer Patient-centered Medical Home pilot and creating a model of care that improves the provision of health care services.

Stories of Health

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:34:44 +0000

Developmental Assets Build Strong Youth

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:52:49 +0000

ACY became a leader in creating practical tools and resources for youth, families, school districts, and communities across Colorado and nationally.

From Research to Practice: A Healthy Start for Colorado's Kids

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:43:35 +0000

Through collaborative efforts led by Invest in Kids the evidence-based nurse home visitation program has helped over 12,000 children.

Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence – Expanding Advanced Nursing Skills for Leading Quality Initiatives

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:55:21 +0000

Expanding the leadership skills of some 140 frontline nurses to implement quality initiatives that improve patient care statewide. The program builds on evidence gained from a HRSA-funded nurse leadership program. www.coloradonursingcenter.org

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Primary Care – Colorado Health Service Corps Educational Loan Forgiveness

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:28:59 +0000

Improving the health of Colorado's underserved and vulnerable populations by alleviating health disparities resulting from a shortage of primary health care professionals. This purpose will be achieved in part by repaying all or a portion of the educational loan debt of primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a community with a known shortage of providers for a period of service. www.cdphe.state.co.us

County of Boulder - Colorado PEAK

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:58:26 +0000

Develop and implement a statewide train-the-trainer and toolkit model to promote and support use of the new Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK), an online application to help individuals and families apply online for medical and food assistance benefits. www.bouldercounty.org

Colorado Rural Health Center – Colorado Provider Recruitment Program

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:47:43 +0000

The Colorado Rural Health Center is administering the Colorado Provider Recruitment Program to recruit and retain approximately 19 providers annually to work in rural and underserved communities. www.coruralhealth.org

Partnerships for Health

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:25:17 +0000

Improving the coordination of health services at the community level through partnerships that build, strengthen and sustain the infrastructure of Colorado communities.

John R. Moran, Jr. Leadership Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:22:10 +0000

Recognizing outstanding leadership in communities served by grantees of The Colorado Trust.