Government health care

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Will pre-existing conditions be protected after Supreme Court takes up ACA challenge?

Legislative workaround by Sen. Cory Gardner draws criticism

August 21, 2020

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$51 million cut from Gov. Polis’ budget request for reinsurance program

will receive more money than expected from federal government to pay claims

January 27, 2020

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Polis focuses on health care in address to state lawmakers

Four-month legislative session began Wednesday

January 9, 2020

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Mercy anesthesiologists going to work for outside group

U.S. Anesthesia Partners operates in six states

December 9, 2019

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Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky

Plata County residents could see 15% savings on state exchange

November 19, 2019

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Residents to save on state health exchange premiums this year

enrollment is now available

November 1, 2019

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Summit County cooperative agrees to help Southwest Colorado group lower insurance costs

alliance hopes to have new insurance plans available in 2021

October 3, 2019

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Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment

20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol

September 30, 2019

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Medicare for All explored as an alternative to the status quo

Healthcare Durango explains single-payer system

September 1, 2019

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What should future of health care look like? Residents weigh in

official hears concerns about cost, transparency

August 28, 2019

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With legislative session winding down, key health care bills remain unresolved

notches wins, but squabbles and disorganization among lawmakers thwart efforts

April 24, 2019

Regional News

Colorado Senate advances public option health insurance bill

Measure is designed to curb high prices in mountain, rural areas of Colorado

April 16, 2019

Pine River Times news

Michael Bennet hits pause on presidential bid until cancer-free

Senator struggles with name recognition, but impassioned speeches may help

April 5, 2019

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Michael Bennet hits pause on presidential bid until cancer-free

Senator struggles with name recognition, but impassioned speeches may help

April 5, 2019

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Gov. Jared Polis highlights efforts to reduce health care costs

ticking, funding dwindling on bills that would deliver on plan

April 4, 2019

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Elimination of ACA fee likely to spur more alternative health plans

With the virtual elimination of the fee for not having health insurance, more people are likely to pursue their own…

March 8, 2019

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City, county may spend $70,000 on strategic plan to address homelessness

towns have completed similar work, with mixed results

February 18, 2019

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Mercy hospital’s parent organization part of mega merger

CommonSpirit will operate $29 billion system

February 17, 2019

Regional News

Ever have an unexpectedly costly medical bill? State lawmakers want to prevent that

They propose new legislation that would end the practice of what’s called “balance billing,” which can cause consumers to get…

February 10, 2019

Local News

Rural residents may soon be able to visit pharmacy of their choice

law would save people from driving hours to fill prescriptions

February 9, 2019

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Senate Finance Committee takes aim at rising drug costs

Increasing prescription transparency gathers bipartisan support

February 3, 2019

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Health exchange sees healthy interest, but residents call for reform

than 3,000 people in La Plata County use state insurance program

January 31, 2019

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Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Retired physician was inspired by chance encounter at office

January 22, 2019

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Rural lawmakers want government health insurance for Colorado

program would help rural residents combat rising costs

January 22, 2019