Medicaid - The Durango Herald

The big picture: Integrated health care looks at social, physical and psychological needs

Axis Health System’s unique model personalizes medicine

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine joins pilot program to rework ambulance services

Study aims to decrease medical costs, improve treatment access

DATE: Mar 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Long waits persist for those in need of food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance

Human Services can’t forecast when backlog will end

DATE: Feb 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

State ‘working around-the-clock’ to fix Human Services issue

Software problems delay benefits for county residents

DATE: Sep 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Software glitches cause heavy backlog for food, medical assistance

In some instances, benefits could take two to three months to receive

DATE: Sep 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Many La Plata County residents eligible for federal aid aren’t enrolled

Reasons for low sign-ups vary based on programs offered

DATE: Feb 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Rides offers door-to-door service in La Plata County

Nonprofit provides free rides to those who qualify

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Obamacare repeal could leave Colorado with high Medicaid cost

About 12,000 La Plata County residents enrolled in benefits

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Axis Health to take over Durango dental clinic

Health department established services for needy patients

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Health

New Mexico redraws Medicaid cuts to hospital, dentists

Emergency room visits increasing

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico looks to limit spending on Medicaid

SANTA FE – Health care workers are raising concerns about closed-door meetings as New Mexico forges a plan to rein in spending on Medicaid by about $400 million under a new state budget. ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado prepares to eliminate barriers for developmentally disabled adults

New program would eliminate waiting lists if feds approve

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.