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The rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. is much higher in comparison to other industrialized nations. Today on In The NoCo, we look at how two Colorado organizations are addressing the problem - one that hits people of color the hardest.
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Pioneering Black physician Dr. Justina Ford treated patients in her home office in Five Points regardless of their ability to pay. Ahead of her birthday next week, In The NoCo unpacks her life and legacy.
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Colorado ranks 3rd among states for older adults' health outcomes, according to the new America's Health Rankings 2023 Senior Report from UnitedHealthcare. Comments from Dr. Michael Stockman, market chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare; and Dr. Rhonda Randall Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare.
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From 2022 to 2023, Colorado is seeing the second-highest increases in monthly private health insurance costs – nearly 20% – compared to the national average of less than 4%, according to an analysis by the finance website ValuePenguin. Wyoming and New Mexico also ranked in the top 5 with increases around 15%.
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Hospital administrators say they are losing money on their obstetrics programs. But many are keeping these wings open anyway to answer a dire community need.
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Idaho officially joined Utah today as the third state to try to expand Medicaid by ballot initiative.