Congressional District 5, which includes all of El Paso County, has 13 hospitals and a direct revenue of $1.1 billion. That’s according to a new report from the Colorado Hospital Association, which examined the total economic impact of the state’s hospitals. The association is trying to stem health care cuts in Congress. The total output [...] [...]
Colorado hospitals cared for 1,300 patients every day last year – and now the Colorado Hospital Association has issued its annual report about the most common reasons for hospitalizations, and their costs. “This report, when used in conjunction with the updated Hospital Report Card to be released in November, provides valuable information to consumers as [...] [...]
The Colorado Hospital Association, along with seven hospitals, has filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The suit contends that the public health department “seriously harmed hospitals’ procedural rights by failing to follow appropriate measures” when drafting new licensing regulations for hospitals and health facilities. The association is seeking to [...] [...]
The Colorado Telehealth Network will receive a total of $9.7 million to connect Colorado health care facilities to a statewide broadband network. Hospitals, rural health clinics and other providers can share medical information across large distances – minimizing patient travel time and reducing health care costs. “This major milestone will bring Colorado one step closer [...] [...]