CRHC is pleased to announce that the Joint Budget Committee did not approve the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing recommendation to cut Medicaid reimbursement rates for Advance Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants (APN/PA) by 10% to help balance the state budget for FY10-11. Unfortunately due to the state’s fiscal situation, the JBC did support an across the board 1% Medicaid provider reimbursement cut. While CRHC does not support the idea of balancing the state budget on the backs of healthcare providers, CRHC considers the JBC actions regarding APN/PAs a victory for rural healthcare providers and patients.

Thanks to all of you who contacted the JBC and for your continued support of ensuring that rural Coloradans have access to quality, affordable healthcare services!