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

Lawmakers are introducing a bipartisan measure to protect patients from surprise medical bills. They propose new legislation that would end the practice of what’s called “balance ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

New law would save people from driving hours to fill prescriptions

DATE: Feb 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate Finance Committee takes aim at rising drug costs

Increasing prescription transparency gathers bipartisan support

DATE: Feb 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health exchange sees healthy interest, but residents call for reform

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

DATE: Jan 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doctors plan medical outreach to advise homeless residents

Retired physician was inspired by chance encounter at office

DATE: Jan 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural lawmakers want government health insurance for Colorado

Pilot program would help rural residents combat rising costs

DATE: Jan 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center posts prices online

List is for self-pay, not insured, patients

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado offering free sign-language interpretation services

Two-year pilot aimed at rural areas

DATE: Oct 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trauma changed course of teen’s life

Mom wants others to know about the potential harm

DATE: Oct 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New safe rooms at Mercy will protect patients in crisis

A shortage of inpatient care sparks creative solution

DATE: Oct 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pediatric Partners screens for risk, teaches resiliency

Middle school appointments started to help prevent suicide

DATE: Oct 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: High school students explore health care careers

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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