Mercy Regional Medical Center

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Mercy, Anthem reach deal to provide in-network benefits

care industry giants announce 5-year contract

May 18, 2024

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‘Very angry’ patients await resolution of Mercy, Anthem dispute

Contract between hospital system and major insurer lapsed May 1

May 15, 2024

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Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

Hospital, along with dozens of other facilities statewide, is out of network for Anthem members

May 1, 2024

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‘Hopeless and helpless,’ patients caught between Anthem and CommonSpirit

major insurer and hospital system negotiate, patients feel ‘used’

May 1, 2024

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La Plata County group assembles baby baskets for new moms

is to lessen financial burden for mothers in Durango and Bayfield

April 24, 2024

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Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

1 letter informed some customers of May 1 split from CommonSpirit Health

April 9, 2024

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Anthem insurance and Mercy Hospital’s parent company in contract dispute

differences can’t be resolved by May 1, patients may be forced to find new doctors

March 23, 2024

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AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

February 27, 2024

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Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

December 13, 2023

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Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO

Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago

December 5, 2023

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10 Mercy physicians honored with lifetime achievement awards

Organizer hopes awards will increase physician retention and preserve institutional knowledge

November 2, 2023

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Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

October 26, 2023

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Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

organizations in the region were among 48 region-wide to receive awards

October 25, 2023

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Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks

August 15, 2023

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Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

the next year, La Plata Healthcare Improvement Coalition aims to open conversations and develop solutions

August 5, 2023

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Hickenlooper says extreme agendas are hurting attempts to pass logical legislation

Durango residents ask about health care and immigration issues during town hall

June 29, 2023

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Southwest Memorial Hospital doctors say women should know tubal ligations are offered in Cortez

Hospital’s shift from sterilization services prompts health professionals to perform outreach

May 23, 2023

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Colorado hospitals that refuse services, like tying tubes, will have to say so publicly

Legislation will require providers to notify patients about certain types of care they do not provide

May 3, 2023

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Skier recounts exacting rescue after Silverton avalanche

A fast response and well-trained group were critical saving the skier

May 2, 2023

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Silverton locals caught in avalanche, one seriously injured

skiers were on King Solomon; one person required a Flight For Life evacuation

May 1, 2023

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Mercy Hospital ends female sterilization services

shift is ‘unethical’ and a ‘disservice’ to patients, gynecologist says

April 25, 2023

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Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

April 17, 2023

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Democratic U.S. reps condemn Mercy Hospital’s plan to end female sterilization

Congressional Pro-choice Caucus members say denying birth control undermines Coloradans’ rights

February 16, 2023

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Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup

CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately

February 15, 2023