Mercy Regional Medical Center

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

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

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County group assembles baby baskets for new moms

Goal is to lessen financial burden for mothers in Durango and Bayfield

DATE: Apr 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Anthem letter sows confusion, stress among patients

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

DATE: Apr 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Mar 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

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

DATE: Feb 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

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

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Surgical Hospital names insider as CEO

Meggin Roberts started at the hospital as a receptionist 20 years ago

DATE: Dec 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

10 Mercy physicians honored with lifetime achievement awards

Organizer hopes awards will increase physician retention and preserve institutional knowledge

DATE: Nov 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

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

DATE: Oct 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

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

DATE: Aug 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coalition to address local healthcare concerns

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

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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