The hospital, which will replace a 59-year-old outdated facility, is scheduled to open in 2013.
The bill, S. 1963, expands upon $568.4 million that Congress had previously authorized for the hospital to cover the total estimated cost of $800 million. Of that amount, $42 million still remains to be included in future budgets, according to the report.
Read the Denver Business Journal report on the new VA hospital in Colorado.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
