Medicare Covering Fewer People While Costs Increase in Colorado.  Why?

Medicare Covering Fewer People While Costs Increase in Colorado. Why?

Author: Salem Media of Colorado September 3, 2026 Duration: 45:44

DJ Summers, Director of Communications & Research Operations, Common Sense Institute joins Jeff and Bill to discuss the cost of Medicaid in Colorado.  Since 2023, enrollment fell 30% but costs rose 15%.  Fewer people but higher costs??  

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