Healthcare policy - The Durango Herald

Spikes in health insurance rates hit home

Proposed premium hikes rattle consumers paying their own way

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico health insurers propose rate hikes for 2017

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico regulators are unveiling details about the health insurance premiums proposed by insurers for next year, and there are indications the state will not escape the heft...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why do health policy prices vary by region?

By David Olinger The Denver Post DENVER (AP) – High country residents who pay high prices for health insurance are seeing a glimmer of hope for relief. Color...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Universal health care examined Thursday

Amendment 69 backer to tout proposal Thursday at library

DATE: Mar 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado vaccine database bill moves ahead

GOP opponents say it would be used to shame parents

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Republican Attorney General offers blessing on hospital fee plan

GOP legislative leaders remain concerned with pursuing the budget plan

DATE: Feb 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health care issue, longtime uniter of Democrats, now divides

WASHINGTON – Health care for all. It’s a goal that tugs at the heartstrings of Democrats, but pursuing it usually invites political peril. Now Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton a...

DATE: Feb 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

La Plata County sees significant health enrollment gains

10 percent increase in state

DATE: Feb 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP looks at alternatives to repeal Affordable Care Act

In budget deal, health law foes took a different path

DATE: Dec 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Colorado man with Parkinsons’s pushes for right-to-die law

Strong opposition expected from Legislature, religious groups

DATE: Dec 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Montezuma County faces health challenges, professionals report

Poverty, education are main driving factors

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ski resorts’ economics hinder health coverage

DENVER – Skiers and snowboarders from across the country are hitting the slopes in Colorado, but the unique economics of resorts makes providing them with health coverage tricky. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News