Hospitals suing patients would have to put their names on lawsuits under new Colorado bill
‘Deceiving people who owe money should never be a strategy to hide affiliation,’ patient advocacy member says
Health & Wellness
Mental health center to open in Cortez after Integrated Insight’s abrupt closure
The new therapy center was started by therapist Annie Diaz
Axis Health Systems, Pueblo Community College receive state workforce grant
Philosophy behind program is work-based learning model
Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients
April 1 letter informed some customers of May 1 split from CommonSpirit Health
Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments
First responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning
AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals
Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020
‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion
The State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski When the health insurer Friday Health shut down its Colorado operations last summer, it left 30,000…
Fort Lewis Student Health Center accredited by Colorado Medicaid
College estimates about a third of the students would qualify for Medicaid
Healthy Living Expo draws diverse crowd Saturday at McGee Park
Health and community resource event hosts more than 50 vendors
Bill aims to keep New Mexico health councils afloat
Funding would go towards covering salaries, travel and supplies
Advocates renew push for quarter-a-drink alcohol tax hike
New Mexico has seen a record-setting rate of alcohol deaths – higher than any other state and triple the national rate
Southwest Memorial Hospital awarded 2023 Performing Leadership Award
The hospital was awarded by the Colorado Rural Health Network
Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases
Contamination at Cannon and at Holloman Air Force bases have already cost New Mexico over $8 million
La Plata County Public Health established
The department is set to open Jan. 8
In The Weeds co-founder talks mental health in restaurant industry
Nonprofit organization emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices
Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans
Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado
Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado
The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region
Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal
A Denver mother holds her 4-month-old daughter on a doctor's visit at Denver Health. (John Daley/CPR) Coloradans can start applying for paid family and medical leave through an online portal…
Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education
Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.
Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center
Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms