Hospital Discounted Care was created by House Bill (HB) 21-1198, which requires hospitals to screen all uninsured patients and insured patients who request to be screened for Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Medicare, Emergency Medicaid, and financial assistance.
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New study shows ED screening boosts hepatitis C diagnoses
July 09, 2025
A national study led by Denver Health researchers and funded by an investigator-initiated grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that emergency departments (EDs) can be powerful partners in public health—especially when embedded in a system designed to learn and improve.
We know applying for a new role can come with a mix of excitement and questions. That’s why we want to give you a transparent look into what happens after you hit “submit.” From your application all the way to a potential job offer, here’s what you can expect:
Denver Health Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality
July 07, 2025
Denver Health is pleased to announce it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality (IOQ) bariatric facility for treating people diagnosed with severe obesity.
Denver Health is with you when it matters most, no matter who you are or where you’re going. As the backbone of our community for more than 150 years, it’s been our mission to provide integrated, team-based care for all. At Denver Health, we’re with you for life’s journey. Accepting most major insurance types including Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and more.
We’re more than a hospital. More than a doctor. More than a treatment. We're a community. Your neighbor. Your champion. And we stop at nothing to make sure you have the support and care you need to reach and exceed your potential. We’re Denver Health. We’re with you for life’s journey. Accepting most major insurance types including Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and more.
Denver Health offers oral medicine services, provided by Dr. Thomas Fry, a board-certified oral medicine specialist. Oral medicine specialists treat patients with oral mucosal pathologies and facial pain, as well as dry mouth. Some of the conditions that can be diagnosed and treated by oral medicine include:
Oral Mucosal Pathology
Denver Health Ranks No. 4 Nationally for Social Responsibility
June 24, 2025
Denver Health has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving “A” grades in Equity, Value, and Outcomes on the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Out of more than 3,600 hospitals measured by Lown, fewer than 5 percent achieved honor roll status, with Denver Health ranking among this select group of high performers.
Traveling for Psychedelics: A Growing Trend
June 18, 2025
Travelers are heading to legalized states for psychedelic treatments and Colorado is a top destination for psychedelic tourism. These are the findings of a recent study by researchers at Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety. Their data show that psychedelic tourism is on the rise and the increase in this type of travel has important implications for the state of Colorado.
