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- 1Colorado weighs cuts to addiction recovery coaches amid Medicaid surge▼Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Colorado officials are considering cuts to recovery coaching services for people with addiction, as Medicaid spending on these supports has jumped 286%. The proposal has drawn concern from recovery advocates who argue the coaches are a cost-effective way to keep people in treatment, while state budget writers look for savings in a rapidly growing Medicaid program.
- 2Gabe Evans and Dr. Oz discuss Medicaid at new UNC building in Greeley▼Gabe Evans, Dr. Oz discuss Medicaid, visit new UNC building in Greeley
Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz visited the University of Northern Colorado's new building in Greeley, where they discussed Medicaid policy. The visit drew local attention in northern Colorado as debate continues over federal health care funding and potential changes to the Medicaid program affecting the state.