A late March snowstorm forced members of the Haxtun Health Board of Directors to meet several days later than normal. The Board typically meets on Monday but thanks to area snowfall, the group meet on Thursday evening, March 30 for an hour and 20 minutes to conduct necessary business for the month.

To open his report, Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace gave an in-depth report on House Bill 23-1215 submitted by Colorado Representative Emily Sirota, Democrat, Denver, that would eliminate a hospital’s ability to bill for facility fees.

When a patient seeks care, their bill will have t...