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Governor Jared Polis Signs Legislation Supporting Frontier and Rural Hospitals

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In a significant occasion for Colorado’s frontier and rural hospitals, Governor Jared Polis visited Lincoln Health Byers Clinic, to sign Colorado Senate Bill 23-298, the Rural and Frontier Hospital Cooperation Act, into law. This landmark legislation, sponsored by Senator Bob Gardner, Senator Dylan Roberts, Representative Rod Bockenfeld, and Representative Karen McCormick, marks a significant step forward in reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing access to healthcare for frontier and rural communities across the state.