Experts mull how to slow spiraling health-care costs

The Affordable Care Act was intended to stem the tide of rising health-insurance costs, but premiums have continued to increase at alarming rates, posing challenges for businesses and consumers. BizWest spoke with Adela Flores-Brennan, executive director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, and Clair Volk, owner of Longmont-based VolkBell, about what’s causing the spikes.

Why do health-insurance premiums continue to rise?

• Adela Flores-Brennan: While we have made significant progress in getting people in Colorado covered through either Medicaid or private health insurance, health…