House Bill 1273 proposed a 23-member authority charged with making recommendations to implement a single-payer health-care system in the state.
The bill was approved by the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee in March, but Kelfas dropped the bill after "apparently lacking votes needed for final approval," according to the report.
Read the Denver Business Journal’s report on the defeated Colorado healthcare bill.
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.