Children’s Hospital denies violations over data breach as HHS hits it with $500,000 fine for breaking privacy rules
Two phishing scams were investigated as violating HIPPA. The hospital says there’s no evidence patients’ information was accessed.
By John Daley
Key Colorado health leaders warn of ‘unprecedented uncertainty’ in coming months
At a panel on changes, the state’s health leaders said to expect plenty of change — they’re just not sure what yet.
By John Daley
Food safety tips to keep you and your guests safe this Thanksgiving
You don’t want to spend post-Thanksgiving dinner sick – and common kitchen mistakes can lead to foodborne illness.
By John Daley
‘Really weird’ data manipulation by water lab chemist poses ‘no imminent threat’ to public health
Colorado water consumers can trust their water is safe, despite “a breach of quality control protocol.”
By John Daley
Hospital dogs provide calm and comfort for health care providers and patients in need
These good girls help reduce stress in an otherwise tense environment.
By John Daley
Report finds many Colorado hospitals don’t adequately inform patients about rights, access to discounts
Colorado hospitals are pushing back on the report from a consumer advocacy group that says big hospital systems don’t always tell consumers their rights about accessing discounts.
By John Daley
Gov. Polis supports Trump pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead US health department
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spread false conspiracy theories about vaccines.
By John Daley
UCHealth says it will pay $23 million in fraudulent emergency department billing case
The payout resolves allegations that the health system used automatic coding for emergency department visits to fraudulently bill a pair of federal programs, Medicare and TRICARE.
By John Daley
CDC study finds evidence of more bird flu infections among Colorado dairy workers, officials call for more use of PPE
A new study found some dairy workers showed signs of infection, even when they didn’t report feeling sick. Blood tests from 115 farmworkers in Colorado and Michigan found eight had antibodies that indicated previous infection with the virus.
By John Daley
Listen: Denver voters weigh the future of Denver Health, their safety net hospital
Read the full story on Denveritre.
By John Daley
Coloradan who died from E. coli infection linked to McDonald’s food was Mesa County resident
At least 10 of the state’s 26 confirmed cases of E. coli infection were in Mesa County residents, health officials say.
State health department expands COVID tracking to all virus data on new dashboard
Information about flu and RSV added to COVID-19 metrics and could help direct resources ahead of the fall, winter wave of illness.
By John Daley
Coloradans can now track more respiratory viruses with updated dashboard
The promise of this type of surveillance is shown in emerging research.
By John Daley
Survey: Colorado teens use social media more and at a younger age
The survey is conducted every two years by Rise Above Colorado, a statewide youth-focused organization.
By John Daley
New president for Colorado’s largest doctors group prioritizes mental health, equity, advocacy
Dr. Kim Warner was sworn in as the new president of the Colorado Medical Society, the largest organization of physicians in the state.
By John Daley
Rose and Presbyterian St. Luke’s hospitals join Kaiser Permanente Colorado network
The two HCA HealthOne hospitals join four others from CommonSpirit Health in entering the Kaiser network.
By John Daley