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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Rural Colorado hospital cuts 77 positions

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Montrose Regional Health eliminated 77 roles, 34 of them filled and nearly half in direct patient care, citing flat commercial payments and rising costs. It expects to save over $8 million a year and says critical hospital services won't be affected.

Source: Fierce Healthcare

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