February 26, 2025 By: Vincent Atchity House Bill 25-1002 is a critical step toward ensuring that mental health care is treated with the same urgency, transparency and fairness as physical health care. By establishing a clear, standardized definition of “medical necessity” in alignment with evidence-based clinical standards, this bill will help ensure that Coloradans receive the care they need and are already paying for. Too many Colorado families are being denied essential mental health care based on arbitrary or opaque insurance standards. A Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found that nearly 20% of all medical necessity denials ...

November 6, 2024 By: Vincent Atchity “If you’re feeling anxiety or dread waiting for election results, chances are you are not alone,” said Vincent Atchity, president of Mental Health Colorado. “Take a moment to reach out to a family member, friend or neighbor. No matter what side of the aisle you are on or the outcome of the election, we all must come together to support each other’s mental health.” Don’t isolate yourself. Reach out to members of the community and check in on those who may also be feeling anxious about the election results. Go off the grid at least for a while. If possible, disconnect from smart phones and ...