Policy brief that summarizes pilot reach, implementation, and impact data on the effectiveness of the Alternative Response pilot in year one.
Physical & Behavioral Health
Colorado Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) Evaluation (Final Report)
Evaluation report of CAPABLE expansion to adults 18 and over to inform recommendations for making CAPABLE a long-term Medicaid benefit in Colorado.
Findings Report: Lived Experiences of Prenatal Substance Use in Colorado
Full Report of methods, findings, and recommendations from a rigorous qualitative research study on lived experiences of prenatal substance use in Colorado.
Executive Summary: Lived Experiences of Prenatal Substance Use in Colorado
Synthesis of findings and data-informed recommendations from a rigorous qualitative research study on lived experiences of prenatal substance use in Colorado.
Examining the Implementation and Short-Term Outcomes of HB22-1326 (Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act)
This is a two-page overview of the analysis plan.
HB22‐1326 Independent Study Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act: Analysis Plan
Section 34 of House Bill (HB) 22‐ 1326, the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act called for an independent study to examine the implementation and short‐term outcomes of some of the bill’s key provisions (Appendix A). The Colorado Lab developed the analysis plan for the study.
Fentanyl Analysis Plan Development
Executive Summary: Developing a Data-Informed Strategic Framework for Plans of Safe Care in Colorado
Synthesis of the why, what, and how of a Plan of Safe Care Pilot in Colorado.
Executive Summary: Using Evidence-Based Policymaking to Improve Perinatal Health
Synthesizes recommended strategies to improve use of research evidence during perinatal policymaking.
Policy Brief: Using Evidence-Based Policymaking to Improve Perinatal Health
Reports on findings from a mixed methods study to identify barriers and facilitators to using research evidence in perinatal policies.