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Bariatric Surgery Coverage
In recent years, legislators have wrestled with the issue of…
Amnesty in Drug-Related ER Visits
HB 965 passed — providing “amnesty” in drug overdose cases,…
Medical Cannabis & Autism Coverage
Perhaps no two bills were involved in more parliamentary maneuvering…
Colorado 2024 Legislative Session Update
As Colorado’s 120-day legislative session continues in its third month, many bills are set for committee review, with several already advancing toward appropriations. Here are the latest updates on key healthcare legislation: Physician Continuing Education HB 24-1153 would require Colorado physicians to complete 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) during the two years preceding license renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation. The Colorado Medical Board would set rules for this requirement. The bill is slated for consideration…