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.
Apply Now to Open Positions in the New IMAP Care Unit!
Denver Health is opening a new IMAP Care unit - the first in the state of Colorado - in the fall of 2025.
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 understand that applying for a new position can bring both excitement and uncertainty.
That's why we created a document that helps you learn how to check on the status of your application, at any time.
To provide clarity, we've outlined what you can expect after you submit your application, from initial review to a potential job offer.
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.
Our facility earned IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna makes information about qualified facilities available to its members via Aetna Health. This helps members identify quality and cost-effective facilities that meet their special health care needs.
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.
Note on the Denver Health Financial Assistance Program and Colorado Indigent Care Program |
| The Denver Health Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) and the Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) are no longer operational. Patients can learn more below about the Denver Health Sliding Fee Discount Program, which began July 1, 2025. |
