Appropriates funds to maximize reimbursement for physician services at Denver Health and Hospital Authority.

The bill appropriates $3,527,482 for the 2026-27 state fiscal year to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. This funding is intended to maximize reimbursement for physician services at Denver Health and Hospital Authority through a state-directed payment program. The funds come from the healthcare affordability and sustainability hospital provider fee cash fund. The bill also defines "physician services" as medically necessary services rendered by a licensed physician or qualified medical professional and billed separately from hospital facility fees.

Appropriates funds to maximize reimbursement for physician services at Denver Health and Hospital Authority.

The bill appropriates $3,527,482 for the 2026-27 state fiscal year to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. This funding is intended to maximize reimbursement for physician services at Denver Health and Hospital Authority through a state-directed payment program. The funds come from the healthcare affordability and sustainability hospital provider fee cash fund. The bill also defines "physician services" as medically necessary services rendered by a licensed physician or qualified medical professional and billed separately from hospital facility fees.