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Colorado Governor Jared Polis makes a point during a news conference on the state's response to the spread of the coronavirus Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado health care, prescription drug bills are now laws

Jun. 16, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, May 28, 2021, file photo, the morning sun shines on the State Capitol shines in downtown Denver. The Colorado Legislature ended its 2021 session this week after the Democrat-controlled Legislature pushed through a swath of progressive legislation on their agenda with little Republican support, following the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple mass shootings in the state and a nationwide reckoning for racial justice. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado lawmakers map ambitious path to pandemic recovery

By James Anderson And Patty Nieberg Jun. 09, 2021 03:17 PM EDT

Nevada governor 'optimistic' after legislative session ends

By Sam Metz Jun. 02, 2021 05:47 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak said he's proud of what Nevada lawmakers accomplished during the legislative session that ended this week and...

Senate takes on 'Colorado Option' health insurance bill

By James Anderson May. 25, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Colorado state senators clashed over government control of health care pricing and affordability in their first debate Tuesday on a bill that...

A free-standing emergency room, one of nine owned by UCHealth and part of the University of Colorado, is seen in the Denver suburb of Arvada, Colo., on May 16, 2021. The health system has converted 10 other stand-alone emergency rooms into other uses, mostly primary care or urgent care centers, in the past two years. (Markian Hawryluk/Kaiser Health News via AP)
Colorado offers to pay hospitals to close free-standing ERs

By Phil Galewitz May. 24, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Medical director of Doctor on Demand Dr. Vibin Roy types notes as he listens to a patient during an online primary care visit from his home, Friday, April 23, 2021, in Keller, Texas. Some U.S. employers and insurers want you to make telemedicine your first choice for most doctor visits. Retail giant Amazon and several insurers have started or expanded virtual-first care plans to get people thinking telemedicine routinely, even for annual checkups. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Employers, insurers push to make virtual visits regular care

By Tom Murphy May. 02, 2021 08:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 8, 2015, file photo specialist Anthony Rinaldi works adjacent to the post that handles Humana, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Humana is spending $5.7 billion to jump deeper into delivering care at home, a trend that took off during the pandemic and one the health insurer expects will continue to grow. The insurer said Tuesday, April 27, 2021, that it will buy the rest of Kindred at Home after initially acquiring a 40% stake in the care provider a few years ago. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Insurer Humana moves deeper into home care with $5.7B deal

By Tom Murphy Apr. 27, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 14, 2019, file photo a flag flies outside the corporate headquarters building of health insurance company Anthem in Indianapolis. Anthem delivered a better-than-expected first quarter and pushed its 2021 forecast past expectations, as growing enrollment and a pharmacy benefits business helped the health insurer. The Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer said Wednesday, April 21, 2021, that it now expects full-year earnings to come in at greater than $25.10 per share. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
New enrollments push Anthem beyond expectations in Q1

By Tom Murphy Apr. 21, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

Inslee signs measure addressing health provider PPE costs

Apr. 16, 2021 03:01 PM EDT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Health benefit plans would have to reimburse health care providers a set amount for personal protective equipment for the duration of the...

FILE - This Oct. 16, 2012, file photo, shows a portion of the UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s campus in Minnetonka, Minn. UnitedHealth profits jumped about 44% in the first quarter and the nation's largest health insurer boosted its outlook for the year. The company said Thursday, April 15, 2021, that the performance of its Optum division was particularly strong. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
UnitedHealth ups profit forecast after strong start to year

By Tom Murphy Apr. 15, 2021 06:34 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Michigan

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Traverse City Record-Eagle. April 4, 2021. Editorial: Fixing PFAS notification problems shouldn’t take discussion They...

FILE - In this March 29, 2021 file photo, a worker readies syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Metairie, La. Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus are free thanks to federal law. Treatment for the illness isn’t and may be about to get more expensive as more people get vaccinated and insurers scale back their coverage. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Millennial Money: Prepare for COVID medical bills this year

By Amrita Jayakumar Of Nerdwallet Mar. 30, 2021 06:55 AM EDT

This photo provided by Florida Blue shows Pat Geraghty. Geraghty expects virtual care like teletherapy and home visits for people with chronic conditions to stay popular after COVID-19 begins to fade. The health insurance executive says the on-going pandemic will leave a lasting impression on how people think about care, as remote options for treatment have become more common. ( Michael LeGrand/Florida Blue via AP)
Insurer CEO eyes future filled with telehealth, home visits

By Tom Murphy Mar. 28, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2020, file photo, a handful of lawmakers make their way through the rotunda of the State Capitol in Denver. Setting up one of the most contentious issues of Colorado's 2021 legislative session, Democratic state lawmakers are introducing a public health care option bill on Thursday, March 18, 2021, that's intended to drive down insurance costs for individuals. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill

By James Anderson Mar. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Xavier Becerra testifies during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination to be secretary of Health and Human Services on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)
Becerra confirmed to shepherd Biden's ambitious health plans

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 18, 2021 02:04 PM EDT

Maine: COVID-19 'bill of rights' passes; more sports allowed

Mar. 12, 2021 09:28 PM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature has approved a bill designed to eliminate barriers to coronavirus screening, testing and immunization. ...

Heath workers administer COVID-19 nasal swab tests inside the New Mexico State Capitol Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Santa Fe, N.M. State lawmakers convened this month for the opening day of a two-month legislative session. Capitol buildings are closed to the public due to the pandemic, and under strict security lockdowns due to the Jan. 6 attack against federal lawmakers in Washington D.C. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio)
New Mexico House endorses health insurance tax, subsidies

Mar. 08, 2021 09:53 PM EST

Opposition TV campaign launches against public health option

Mar. 03, 2021 12:25 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado nonprofit group whose members include insurance companies and hospitals has launched a $1 million TV ad campaign opposing a public...

Waitress Alin Lepetit stands in the outdoor area of a café on the market square during an action to open the outdoor gastronomy, Wernigerode, Germany, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Behind her, passers-by watch from behind a barrier tape. Numerous businesses also took part in the action nationwide. (Matthias Bein/dpa via AP)
The Latest: SKorean economy shrinks for 1st time in 22 years

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 01:45 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 file photo, a CVS pharmacy is seen in Los Angeles. CVS Health Corporation (CVS) on Tuesday, Feb. 16 reported a fourth-quarter net income of $973 million. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
CVS posts strong Q4 numbers, but pandemic weighs on results

By Tom Murphy Feb. 16, 2021 07:10 AM EST