In Hugo, The Hospital Is A Cornerstone Of Small Town Rural Life
Out on Colorado’s plains, the Lincoln Community Hospital is the lifeblood of the region — and the only care center in a 75-mile radius.
By John Daley
Colorado’s Rural Hospitals Nervously Ponder Their Post-Obamacare Future
The ACA has helped keep many rural hospitals afloat. But new ideas for a replacement could have a big impact on rural care — in the very counties that elected Donald Trump.
By John Daley
Mirroring The Fight In DC, Colorado Wrestles With Its Health Insurance Future
As Republicans in Washington move ahead to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a bill from Colorado GOP lawmakers to repeal the state’s health exchange has been introduced — putting the exchange on shaky ground.
By John Daley
As Implementation Questions Swirl, Catholic Hospitals Opt Out Of Colorado’s New Aid In Dying Law
“There’s a lot of confusion on the provider side, there’s a lot of confusion on the consumer/patient side as well,” said Jennifer Ballentine, president of The Iris Project.
By John Daley
In Denver, Protesters Are Set To March For Women’s Health Care
Thousands of women from around the country and here in Colorado will march Saturday to stand up for their rights and health care.
By John Daley
Coloradans Who Benefited From Obamacare Wonder What ‘Repeal And Replace’ Will Bring
There’s plenty at stake for patients and hospitals as Republicans look to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
By John Daley
Rocky Flats And Cancer: 24 Years Of Data Inconclusive On Possible Links, State Says
The nuclear weapons plant closed in the early ‘90s. Residents who lived near the plant have raised long-standing questions and concerns about high rates of illness.
By John Daley
21st Century Cures Law May Deliver More Money For Colorado Research
Despite the new infusion of money from the feds, some wonder what’s in store for the funding of medical research as a new administration takes shape.
By John Daley
As Colorado Looks To Renewables, Industries Like Health Care Want To Go Green Too
Health giant Kaiser Permanente is investing heavily in renewables and other green measures, like energy efficiency and waterwise landscapes. Many Colorado-based companies are following suit.
By John Daley
DeGette-Backed 21st Century Cures Act Heads For Obama’s Desk
Congress passed a bi-partisan bill Wednesday that backers say is a major boost for U.S. disease research.
By John Daley
Obamacare’s Fate Rests With Trump, But Colorado Has Questions In The Meantime
Roughly half of uninsured Coloradans got insurance through Obamacare, but President-elect Donald Trump says one of his first actions will be a repeal. For now, the key word is uncertainty.
By John Daley
New Plan Calls For Executive Leadership On Aging In Colorado
The planning group made recommendations on everything from preventing fraud and abuse to ensuring a workforce to care for aging Coloradans and bolstering retirement savings.
By John Daley
As Colorado Grays, The State Is Educating To Guard Against Fraud And Exploitation
A recent national study found 40 percent of caregivers said a client of theirs was the victim of financial abuse more than once — a sharp rise from just two years earlier.
By John Daley
Study: Government Pot Used For Research Less Potent Than What’s On The Market
The findings have major implications for understanding the drug’s effects, according to Daniela Vergara, the lead author of the study.
By John Daley
State Health Insurance Marketplace Sees Spike In Signups
More than 16,000 Coloradans selected health coverage through Connect for Health Colorado during the first two weeks of November.
By John Daley
What’s Next For Colorado’s Medically Assisted Death Measure?
State agencies and doctors need to work out some key details before it can go into effect.
By John Daley