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Patient Access to Experimental Treatments

Staff Publications

Patient Access to Experimental Treatments

Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Published:
November 5, 2025
Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

This memorandum addresses patient access to experimental treatments, including access to clinical trials, participation in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Expanded Access Program, and access to treatments under Colorado’s Right to Try Act. Additionally, this memorandum discusses “’Right to Try” legislation in other states and in the U.S. Congress. Finally, the memorandum addresses insurance coverage of experimental treatments administered both within and outside of clinical trials.