Colorado's Hospitals Massively Overcharge
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New study released this week shows that the most expensive Colorado hospitals jack up their charges by as much as 10 to 13 times their costs, posing a significant burden for patients.
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to explode across the country, the study from National Nurses United documents how high hospital charges are accelerating a national health care crisis for patients and families. The potential of the Supreme Court overturning the Affordable Care Act adds to this threat.
In Colorado, according to the national study, the most expensive hospital in the state is North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, which has a charge-to-cost ratio of 1,302 percent -- in other words, it charges $1,302 for every $100 of its cost. Rounding out the top five are Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, The Medical Center of Aurora, and Rose Medical Center in Denver.