Healthcare policy - The Journal

Southwest Memorial Hospital a leader in antibiotic stewardship

Pharmacist Meyer part of group setting national standard

DATE: Jan 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

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 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

Thinking About Health Medicare makes it easier for end-of-life counseling

What a difference six years makes! In 2009 at the height of the debate on the Affordable Care Act, New York’s former lieutenant government Betsy McCaughey appeared on television ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Southwest Colorado lags in health coverage

Slower to close uninsured gap than other parts of state

DATE: Sep 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Living

Colorado teen-pregnancy program shows results

The use of intrauterine devices, IUDs, and other long-acting reversible contraceptives played a major role in reducing the number of teen births 35 percent in La Plata County and 47 percent ...

DATE: May 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jail staff accused of 'torture'

Attorney: Inmate was denied attention

DATE: Feb 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Jail staff accused of ‘torture’

Attorney: Inmate was denied attention

DATE: Feb 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health exchange may face audit

Senate panel advances measure that would require extensive review

DATE: Jan 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths

Abuse prevalent locally, officials say

DATE: Jul 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Glitch on Medicaid website fuels confusion

A glitch on the state Medicaid website let Coloradans submit applications without providing income information during March, resulting in a flood of questions at the county level. ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: DS - News

Glitch on state Medicaid website fuels confusion

Medicaid applicants may have to wait months for answers

DATE: Apr 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - News

Website glitch fuels confusion