Opinion: Investing in safety helps patients and families across Colorado
By Dr. Ted Clarke
Keeping patients in Colorado safe doesn’t happen by accident.
Opinion: Telehealth is no substitute for the human touch
By Elisabeth Arenales
The term “long-distance” is a fading memory in the age of laptops, smart phones and the Internet. Colleagues, friends and family can stay in constant communication via Skype, text, social media, email and even good, old-fashion phone service, blurring geographic boundaries for those with access to such technologies.
Opinion: ‘Farm to School’ efforts benefit children, schools and the economy
By Dr. Lyn Kathlene
In an era of rising youth obesity rates, chronic health problems related to diet, and the growing evidence that proper nutrition is essential to academic success, school meals are more important than ever.
Opinion: Getting that sinking feeling about Colorado’s health exchange
By Francis M. Miller
Donna Smith recently penned an opinion piece about accountability at the Connect for Health Colorado health exchange. Smith and I are usually at opposite ends of the opinion spectrum. But, sometimes that spectrum is really a circle and the ends meet. Smith’s series of opinion pieces are spot-on and she writes from the heart. She has the unique ability to perceive the problems with the exchange and call a spade a spade. I admire that in her. That being said, I think we need to reframe this situation.
Opinion: There ought to be a law to protect us from this mess
By Donna Smith
The way so many people in Colorado have had to put up with health-zapping “glitches” using the Connect for Health Colorado exchange should mean someone is held accountable. Going without coverage for which you signed up is more than inconvenient. For many people, going without coverage for health issues that need attention is risky and costly.