In this Chat, Ana English, CIVHC’s President and CEO, is speaking with Jay Want, MD, CIVHC’s former Chief Medical Officer, about the first year in his new role as Executive Director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare. The Peterson Center on Healthcare is a non-profit organization dedicated to making higher quality, more affordable healthcare a … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 33 – Peterson Center on Healthcare →

Historically, those with more resources have better care, and therefore better health. Aurora Health Access is working to circumvent these factors and ensure that all members of the community have access to health care, regardless of economic standing. During this Chat, we learn what programs are in place to address population needs and the outcomes … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 31 – Aurora Health Access →

Each year, the Commonwealth Fund releases Health System Scorecards for each state, providing performance benchmarks and improvement targets for communities, and the nation. During this Chat, we look at the 2018 Scorecards and learn how Colorado compares to other states and how can we improve. Host: Kristin Paulson, JD, MPH, CIVHC VP of Research and … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 28 – The Commonwealth Fund →

DispatchHealth works as an extension of primary, specialty, and home care by delivering simple to complex medical treatment in the convenience of the home. Using different mediums including a free mobile app, website, and telephone, patients, clinicians, and caregivers can request on-demand care. During this Chat, we learn about the challenges in setting up a … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 26 – DispatchHealth →

Quality Health Network (QHN) is Colorado’s health information exchange (HIE) on the Western Slope. When this Chat was recorded, they were preparing to launch the Community Resource Network (CRN), a care coordination and close-the-loop referral initiative, coupled with a social information exchange. CRN is designed to integrate interventions for individuals by allowing providers to work … Continue reading Change Agent Chat 22 – Quality Health Network & Community Resource Network →

Practically Dying is an end-of-life educational and support resource organization whose mission is to help people remember how to engage birth, life, and death as opportunities to live without hesitation and die without regret. During this Chat, we’ll learn the importance of engaging with death as a part of life and the different opportunities around … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 16 – Practically Dying →

The Health District of Larimer County’s Advance Care Planning Initiative is a collaborative project transforming how care providers are documenting, sharing, and honoring the final wishes expressed by community members, especially as individuals transition among various health services and care settings. During this Chat, we will learn how the program is impacting the residents of … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 12 – The Health District of Larimer County’s Advance Care Planning Initiative →

Located near the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, DAWN Clinic provides integrated health care to medically underserved adults as well as hands-on experience for up-and-coming providers. Students from Anschutz’s different schools and the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology staff the clinic, working alongside volunteer medical professionals. During this Chat we learn … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 11 – DAWN Clinic →

In the Chambers Hope Health and Wellness Clinic, Colorado’s Aurora Mental Health Center created a place for patients with mental illness and chronic conditions to seek care. During this Chat, we learn how the clinic provides highly integrated primary, behavioral health care and comprehensive wellness services to Aurora residents. Host: Jay Want, MD, CIVHC’s former … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 09 – Chambers Hope Health and Wellness Center →

Tomorrow’s Choices is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing educational programs that empower individuals to make informed end of life health care choices. During this Chat, we discuss the importance of advance care planning and how Tomorrow’s Choices is helping Coloradans make hard decisions in a safe and comfortable environment. Host: Kari Degerness, MBA, … Continue reading Change Agent Chat Episode 08 – Tomorrow’s Choices →