Part 3 (Video): Collaboration is key to low-cost, high-quality healthcare

By Sonya Doctorian
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February 23, 2010

In this 3.5-minute video by videojournalist Sonya Doctorian, Dr. Michael Pramenko explains how Grand Junction has built its health care delivery system. Cooperation, coordination and a high level of communication is essential. RELATED: Key components of the Grand Junction system.
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Keys to Grand Junction’s low-cost and high-quality healthcare

By CPN Staff
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February 23, 2010

Providers collaborate to emphasize preventive care for all and the reduction of complications in cases of major chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. A non-profit hospice emphasizes comfort for the dying over futile chemotherapy and surgery, extending life an average of 10 days and saving $5,150 for every person who dies there. The...
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CDOT: Colorado Highway fatalities down 16 percent in 2009

By Dennis Huspeni
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January 14, 2010

Nearly 100 fewer people died in fatal crashes on Colorado roads in 2009 than in 2008, according to the...
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Health Insurance

Uninsured and pregnant doesn’t mean financial disaster

Uninsured and pregnant doesn’t mean financial disaster

Pregnancy is a difficult time as it is, without being faced with the additional worry of having no insurance. But there are more options than you may realize for having your baby with quality medical care.

No health insurance: Statistics

This is the excerpt for the post titled "No health insurance: Statistics." Since web articles can be, and often are, viewed out of context, it's a good idea to write excerpts for every post.

Tips & links: No health insurance

IF YOU NEED MEDICAL CARE NOW: You may be able to negotiate major discounts — up to 50 percent — by paying cash, so the doctor doesn’t have to deal with insurance company paperwork. When you make your appointment, say, “I’m paying at the time of my appointment with cash (or credit card). How...


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