Colorado Medicaid's tech problems delay critical money for thousands
Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
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Families of people with long-term disabilities allege dysfunction and chaos within Colorado's Medicaid offices are failing the state's most vulnerable populations.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
The American Red Cross and Lifetime Windows and Siding hosted a blood drive at the company's Denver showroom to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood donations and to encourage the community to become regular donors.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
The Colorado Senate took time Monday to honor a "living legend" in Colorado: Dr. Reginald Washington.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
New technology approved by the FDA now allows trained doctors to complete a procedure in the heart that is less invasive for those struggling with Afib.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
Heidi Hughes is one of the lucky ones, who was able to find a donor for a kidney donation. She's on her second kidney, donated by her dad's coworker, who is overall, an incredibly selfless man.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could determine the legality of camp sweeps. And while those arguments are heard in Washington, D.C., people whose shelters were taken in Denver's latest sweep will have to look for new shelters.
Nugget, hemp, reefer, grass; Over the course of a week, the state is auctioning 10 custom license plates to raise money for people with disabilities who need help.
Women continue to seek refuge in Colorado for reproductive care. With the help of telehealth services, many don't have to see a doctor face to face. Virtual visits are providing more access to abortion services.
Various locations in the Denver metro area are offering free screenings during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
According to her office, she is "symptomatic and experiencing minor symptoms."
Diane Mock, an ovarian cancer survivor sits down with CBS News Colorado anchor Karen Leigh to discuss her battle with the disease.
Melanie Wuzzardo is the injury prevention coordinator at Swedish Medical Center and talks about staying safe this Labor Day weekend.
Xcel Energy broke ground on Friday for a project to bury overhead powerlines in Boulder County.
A ground stop has been issued for Denver International Airport due to thunderstorms moving into the area.
A research jet based in Broomfield will chase wildfire smoke across the West this summer, helping scientists understand how fires can create dangerous weather of their own.
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
Colorado State University is remembering the lasting impact of the 1976 Big Thompson Flood and the professor whose expertise helped bring answers to grieving families.
Xcel Energy broke ground on Friday for a project to bury overhead powerlines in Boulder County.
Joe Ruch is tracking near-record heat in Denver.
High above Cherry Creek in the heart of Castlewood Canyon, a concrete arch has connected nearby communities for more than 75 years. It carries CO 83 and a piece of Colorado's history.
A new Colorado law will require parents or legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. It's a change supporters hope will improve safety as electric motorcycles become increasingly popular among teens.
A federal judge will decide if Colorado can enforce a new law aimed at increasing local oversight of immigration detention facilities.
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Prior to the start of the Colorado Buffaloes early August football practices in Colorado Springs, head coach Deion Sanders visited his son at Cleveland Browns training camp.
The logo being used by a high school in Aurora is now being called into question.
The Broncos hit the practice field Thursday for one final ramp-up period before training camp officially kicks off Friday.
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said about 50,000 people entered the Spanish enclave since Thursday morning, with an estimated 48,300 back in Morocco by 6 p.m. Friday.
A new law will require legal guardians to sign off before a minor can obtain a motorcycle permit. Supporters hope it will improve safety as e-motorcycles become increasingly popular.
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
President Trump said Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on the next steps in a peace deal that includes Hamas' disarmament in the Gaza Strip.
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
A growing tech company is betting on Denver as it expands its North American footprint, saying the city's affordable office market, educated workforce and central location made it the clear choice.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
Nearly three out of every four written comments submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation during the early public review of its proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard oppose the idea.
Insurance can be a hassle for anyone. For one Coloradan, that hassle has been magnified all because of her name.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.