AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColorado Coverage: Health insurance rates are climbing statewide, with the biggest increases on the Western Slope. Flu is also picking up, while COVID remains in circulation, according to state data. Aging at Home: A new study finds 83% of baby boomers and the Silent Generation would rather receive care at home than in a facility. But eight hours of daily home care is projected to cost $105,120 out of pocket this year. Youth Mental Health: Fort Collins’ Teen Self-Care Fair on Oct. 18 will connect young people with support and suicide-prevention resources; Colorado’s teen suicide rate is nearly twice the national average. Care Access: Colorado plans to end its Medicaid contract with in-home care company FreedomCare after payments approached $22 million. A Colorado hospital has also opened a specialized suite for targeted cancer treatment.
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