§ 25-3-129 — Office of saving people money on health care - study - report

Colorado § 25-3-129

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Hospitals

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(1)
The office of saving people money on health care in the lieutenant governor's office
shall study:

(a) The level of preparedness of health facilities licensed pursuant to section
25-1.5-103 to respond to post-viral illness resulting from the COVID-19 virus;

(b) The effects of post-viral illness resulting from the COVID-19 virus on the
mental, behavioral, and physical health and the financial security of the people of
Colorado; and

(c) The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cost of health care in
Colorado and on the ability of Colorado's public health system to respond to
emergencies.

(2) On or before January 1, 2023, and on or before January 1 each year
thereafter, the office of saving people money on health care shall report its findings
to the governor.

(3) The office of saving people money on health care shall coordinate,
monitor, and support the efforts to improve the affordability of health care, health
outcomes, and public health readiness in state programs and departments.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (HB 22-1401), ch. 178, p. 1179, � 1, effective May 18.