The Colorado Hospital Report Card was created by House Bill 06-1278. This bill required general hospitals in the state of Colorado to report on clinical measures that would allow consumers to compare healthcare services of these facilities. This data was required to be made available on an internet website, and should allow consumers to conduct an interactive search to compare information from specific hospitals. The implementation plan for the Colorado Hospital Report Card required the data to be clear and easy to understand, and there will be appropriate guidance on how to use and understand the data (see How to Use the Report Card).

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) selected the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) as the entity to create and maintain the Colorado Hospital Report Card. The CHA Hospital Report Card Implementation Committee is primarily responsible for identifying and recommending the necessary elements of the Colorado Hospital Report Card. This committee meets on a monthly basis to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the report card, and will assess and recommend new measures for inclusion in the report card on an annual basis.

• Implementation Plan of HB 06-1278

The implementation plan for the Colorado Hospital Report Card provided a framework for the successful execution of House Bill 06-1278. The implementation plan was submitted to the Governor's Office and CDPHE for approval on May 15, 2007. The implementation plan was approved, and identifies the key elements that were necessary to successfully create the Colorado Hospital Report Card.

• PowerPoint Presentation - Summary of Implementation Plan 

The PowerPoint presentation provides a brief summary of the implementation plan for the Colorado Hospital Report Card.

• House Bill 06-1278

House Bill 06-1278 required the creation of the Colorado Hospital Report Card.