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CBS Colorado

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Medicaid spending balloons in Colorado by millions of dollars

Gov. Jared Polis' budget director says Medicaid is on track to blow up a hole of up to $700 million in the current budget year in Colorado.

Colorado · 09-18

kunc.org

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CDC: Colorado’s kindergarteners have some of the lowest MMR vaccination rates in the country

Colorado’s kindergarteners have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. That’s according to new information released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The vaccination rate for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in Colorado is now 88%, the sixth lowest among states that provided data. The state health department reported just under 88% MMR rates during the 2025-26 school year. 95% is necessary for herd immunity. Last year, Colorado saw its highest number of measles cases since 1995.

Colorado · 09-18

9NEWS

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The bad news about Colorado's Medicaid budget keeps getting worse

Colorado · 09-18

Denver7 News KMGH

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Colorado lawmakers frustrated by $443 million Medicaid budget forecasting error

Colorado · 09-18

KOAA News 5 Southern Colorado

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Colorado Medicaid transportation cuts force local provider to reduce services for children

Colorado · 09-17

coloradotimesrecorder.com

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Pro-Fracking Amendment Spokesman Says Natural Gas Is Cleaner Than Burning Dung

The spokesman for the campaign to enshrine a right to buy and sell a single product — natural gas — in Colorado’s constitution made an unusual argument on behalf of the fossil fuel: It’s cleaner than burning dung. He continued by comparing natural gas to other dirtier fuels, specifically coal, propane and butane.

Colorado · 09-17

Denver7 News KMGH

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Denver doctor leaves ER after 25 years to work to fix the healthcare system

A Denver ER doctor left medicine as he knew it after 25 years to launch KaufCare, a direct acute care model built around transparent pricing and patient-first values.

Denver, CO · 09-15

Yahoo!

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Colorado lawmakers to be told Medicaid spending is $158 million over budget

Colorado's Medicaid spending ran $158 million over budget last year, with projections showing a $443 million overspend for the upcoming fiscal year. Colorado's largest single expense in the state budget ran $158 million over budget last year, according to State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton, who sits on the special Commission on Medicaid.

Colorado · 09-17

KOAA News 5 Southern Colorado

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Colorado Medicaid transportation cuts force local provider to reduce services for children in ABA therapy

Van With a Plan says a steep drop in state reimbursement has led to staff cuts and fewer families served, while the state says it is monitoring the impact and transitioning to a statewide transportation broker.

Colorado · 09-17

9NEWS

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Colorado's Medicaid program millions over budget

Colorado · 09-17

Westword

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Aurora residents say new data center regulations aren’t enough

Aurora City Council passed its first regulation directly targeting data centers on Sept. 15, but residents say it’s still not enough to make an impact on the highly debated industry. “In the absence of a moratorium, there should be far more regulations than just this in place,” Aurora resident...

Aurora, CO · 09-15

FOX31 Denver

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Colorado kindergarteners among lowest measles vaccination rates in country

New information released by the CDC revealed that vaccination rates among Colorado's kindergarteners are some of the nation's lowest.

Colorado · 09-15

The Coloradoan

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Colorado hospital earns top children's health care honor

Colorado · 09-15

Estes Park Trail Gazette

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Colorado has 6th-lowest rate of kindergarteners vaccinated against measles

Colorado had one of the lowest measles vaccination rates in the country for kindergarteners during the last school year, but that appears to reflect a large number of kids arriving at school without records, rather than an unusually high opt-out rate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated about...

Colorado · 09-14

coloradobiz.com

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JE Dunn awards grant to veterans mental health nonprofit in denver

DENVER — JE Dunn Construction has awarded a Cornerstone Grant to Give an Hour, a nonprofit providing mental health services to veterans, service members and their families. The grant was presented through JE Dunn’s Denver office. The amount was not disclosed. Give an Hour plans to use the...

Denver, CO · 09-14

Advocate

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Children’s Hospital Colorado reveals it has been targeted by a second federal investigation over trans care

Attorneys for Children’s Hospital Colorado revealed in court on Thursday that the Trump administration has launched a new federal investigation into its gender-affirming care services. Elliot Peters, an attorney for the Colorado hospital characterized the investigation in court as part of “a reign of terror by the federal government...

Colorado · 09-11

KOAA News 5 Southern Colorado

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Colorado caregiver wins Medicaid hours exception, now fights for other families facing cuts

Ronnie Broyles won a Medicaid caregiving hours exception in Colorado, but says other families are being denied and he's pushing for legislative change.

Colorado · 09-10

hoodline.com

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UCHealth Expands Remote Diabetes Program Statewide After Patients Slash HbA1c Levels

UCHealth is expanding its Diabetes Home and Remote Care program from specialty endocrinology clinics into primary care settings across Colorado, a move that could make remote support available through routine medical visits. The rollout comes as Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program, begins covering remote patient monitoring and continuous glucose monitors for outpatient care. One patient, Mary Lee Barton, illustrates the kind of improvement UCHealth says the program can produce.

Colorado · 09-12

CBS Colorado

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Denver area life support recipients reunite with teams who saved their lives

For the first time, AdventHealth held a special event for people in Littleton and Denver to reunite with the care teams that saved their lives during heart or lung failure.

Denver, CO · 09-13

mahoningmatters.com

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Judge weighs whether to hold Children's Hospital Colorado in contempt for not providing gender-affirming care

DENVER - A Denver district judge opened a multiday hearing Thursday to determine whether Children's Hospital Colorado should be held in contempt of court because transgender minors still can't receive gender-affirming care there. Judge Ericka Englert closed the courtroom following opening statements, preventing the public from hearing testimony by doctors...

Colorado · 09-11