HB1366 Boosts Denver Health Hospital Authority Physician Service Funds
Summary
Colorado House Bill 26-1366 passed the House Third Reading on April 11, 2026, with a 42-16 vote. The bill authorizes state-directed payments for physician services provided by Denver Health and Hospital Authority medical professionals and includes an appropriation for this purpose. The bill was referred to the Appropriations Committee on April 2, 2026, and cleared committee on April 6 with a 10-1 vote.
What changed
Colorado HB26-1366 was enacted, establishing a framework for enhanced state-directed payments to Denver Health and Hospital Authority for physician services. The bill passed with bipartisan sponsorship including Representatives Kyle Brown, Emily Sirota, Judith Amabile, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Rick Taggart, Jeff Bridges, and Mandy Lindsay.
Affected parties including Denver Health, healthcare providers, and state budget administrators should prepare for the implementation of new payment structures and funding mechanisms authorized by this appropriation. The bill specifically targets physician services rendered by medical professionals at the Denver health and hospital authority, requiring coordination between state agencies and healthcare facilities for proper fund allocation.
What to do next
- Healthcare providers should monitor implementation of new state-directed payment mechanisms for Denver Health physician services
- Government agencies should prepare for funding disbursement related to the appropriation
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1366 Passed HB1366 House Bill Passed 2026-04-02
Denver Health Federal Funds for Physician Services
Concerning enhancing state-directed payments for physician services rendered by medical professionals at Denver health and hospital authority, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1366
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Mandy Lindsay (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-11 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-10 H House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-09 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-08 H House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-06 H House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Votes
2026-04-06 House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1366 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 10 Nay: 1 2026-04-11 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 42 Nay: 16
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed
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