AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRural Health Policy: The Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five more years, keeping Medicare payment experiments alive for cash-strapped rural hospitals. Public Health: Colorado health officials reported a confirmed measles case in Delta County and warned of possible exposures at two Delta Health sites, with vaccination rates still below the herd-immunity target. Health Care Access & Costs: A Colorado Springs family says rising electric rates are adding pressure while they manage a child’s complex medical needs on palliative hospice. LGBTQ+ Protections: Gov. Polis signed a law creating a civil right to sue for harm from “conversion therapy,” adding legal remedies for survivors. Community Safety & Health: Denver City Councilmember Sarah Parady announced her resignation due to overlapping chronic illnesses. Workforce & Tech: A Denver quantum hub launched a training program with Front Range Community College and CU Denver to build hands-on skills for vacuum and cryogenic technician roles. Local Environment: Boulder County commissioners resumed drone herbicide spraying to control invasive cheatgrass at Red Hill, despite concerns about chemical options.
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