Report causes clash over single-payer health care stability Independent analysis says system would not cover costs August 30, 2016
Help for hearing loss is often unaffordable “The prevalence of hearing loss almost doubles with each age decade of life,” says Dr. Frank Lin, an otolaryngologist at… July 27, 2016
Local News Western Slope group denounces ColoradoCare Slope group says plan could be ‘extremely detrimental’ July 7, 2016
Local News Abortion debate turns to single-payer health care Advocates worry state ballot drive could limit access June 28, 2016
Editorials GOP’s health plan Republican proposal recognizes the costs of providing health care June 27, 2016
Living Medicare’s Three-Day Rule Can Make Nursing Home Stays Expensive Rural Health News Service Judy Norblade, a retired marketing director, and her husband, Paul, a retired teacher, thought they had… April 5, 2016
Local News Vaccine database bill moves ahead A bill in the Colorado Legislature creating a database tracking kids who have not been vaccinated has drawn opposition from… March 14, 2016
Business Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard January 11, 2016
More Sports Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage Workers in resort towns face unique challenges accessing health insurance.Courtesy of Babbsack/Wikimedia According to the Colorado Community Health Network, mountain… December 18, 2015
Guest Columns Thinking About Health Medicare makes it easier for end-of-life counseling In 2009 at the height of the debate on the Affordable Care Act, New York’s former lieutenant government Betsy McCaughey… December 2, 2015
Living Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage to close uninsured gap than other parts of state September 7, 2015
Local News Colorado teen-pregnancy program shows results In La Plata County, the number of pregnancies among girls ages 15 to 19 dropped from 49 in 2009 to… May 14, 2015
Local News Health exchange may face audit panel advances measure that would require extensive review January 22, 2015
DS - News Glitch on Medicaid website fuels confusion A newsletter from the state acknowledged that the problem has existed for two weeks. The national deadline to enroll in… April 2, 2014
Glitch on state Medicaid website fuels confusion Medicaid applicants may have to wait months for answers April 1, 2014
Website glitch fuels confusion Medicaid applicants may have to wait months for answers March 31, 2014
Local News Doctor provides free health care at Cortez medical clinic Dr. Robert Heyl started providing a free primary care medical clinic for the uninsured at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church three… January 10, 2014
MT - News Four Corners faces wave of dental patients Thousands expected in April, and the area has few dentists December 24, 2013
DS - News EPA: No elevated mercury at Red Arrow soil samples show excessive levels of arsenic December 11, 2013
Local News EPA: No elevated mercury at Red Arrow soil samples show excessive levels of arsenic December 11, 2013
