The Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) is the cornerstone of our efforts to reduce the cost of health care for Coloradans. We are working to reduce patient costs for hospital stays and expenses, improve price transparency, lower the price of prescription drugs, and make health insurance more affordable. This office will focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the outrageous cost of health care -- not just shifting the costs around but truly addressing the underlying causes.
There are many state departments that impact issues that contribute to Coloradan’s health and health care costs. This office is dedicated to ensuring coordination and collaboration across our state government to help Coloradans save money, and make sure every person gets the care they need.
More Information on Health Care
Long COVID in Colorado Reports
In January 2025, the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care released its third annual report on Long COVID in Colorado, presenting a synthesis of state-specific data, recent accomplishments, and next steps.
Prior reports are available here: 2023 Report on Long COVID and 2022 Report on Long COVID.
Report Highlights Impacts of High Health Care Costs on Coloradans
In October 2021, the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) released a report illustrating the critical importance of addressing out-of-pocket expenses for consumers, which can cause significant financial and emotional distress, especially for those living with chronic diseases. Explore the fact sheet and read The Toxic Impacts of High Health Care Costs on Coloradans report.