MGA Homecare (“MGA”), an Arizona-based provider of home and community-based physical and behavioral health services, has acquired Ward Road Pharmacy (“WRP”), a long term care pharmacy and home medical supply company based in Arvada. The partnership aims to enhance services for medically complex patients by providing improved pharmacy services, medical supplies and coordinated care solutions.…more
Intermountain Health has donated medical equipment and supplies to Jeffco Public Schools to assist in training future healthcare professionals. This initiative aims to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. In August, Lutheran Hospital relocated from its site on 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge to a new facility on 44th Avenue and Interstate 70. Following the…more
Community Medical Services (CMS) has announced the opening of three new locations just before the holidays, continuing its rapid expansion in the field of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services. New clinics are set to open in Lakewood, Colo., and Akron, Ohio, along with a mobile unit in Kingman, Ariz. The launch of the…more
Coker, an Atlanta-based national healthcare advisory and consulting firm, acquired NorthGauge Healthcare Advisors, a Lakewood clinical compliance and performance improvement company serving healthcare providers, insurance companies and law firms. NorthGauge specializes in consulting services that support clinical decision-making for healthcare leaders. This acquisition is Coker’s first since its majority recapitalization in December 2023 with Trinity…more
Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced a purchase and sale agreement with Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) for the acquisition of 18 triple net leased senior living communities for $135 million. Brookdale has leased and operated these communities, including the Brookdale Littleton at 8271 S. Continental Divide Road, since February 2003. The 18…more
Brisk Technologies, a mobile app development company based in Lakewood, has secured $20 million in funding to accelerate growth and innovation. The company specializes in creating applications for iOS, Android and the web, utilizing the Flutter framework to expedite the development process. Known for its flagship product, the Brisk Health app, Brisk Technologies has established…more
Brisk Health has announced that it has secured $100 million in capital to support its growth plans. This funding will enable the company to enhance access to personalized, patient-centered health care across Colorado. The company’s mobile app, developed by Lakewood-based Brisk Technologies, provides patients with flexible options to connect with health care providers through clinic…more
Kaiser Permanente and CommonSpirit Health have expanded their relationship under a new long-term agreement in Colorado. This collaboration will enhance access to Metro Denver’s leading hospitals and providers for Kaiser Permanente’s current and future members. The arrangement includes the integration of Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees into CommonSpirit hospitals to care for Kaiser Permanente members.…more
Foundry Front Range, part of NRT Behavioral Health, has opened its doors to adult clients in need of care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Broomfield facility, located at 11952 Gray St., encompasses 44,000 square feet of clinical offices, group therapy rooms, recreational spaces, a gourmet commercial kitchen, and offers 73 treatment…more
Khrysalis, a Broomfield clinic for ketamine and infusion therapy, has announced its new status as an approved provider for Health First Colorado patients, the Medicaid program in Colorado. This approval allows Khrysalis to offer ketamine therapy to Colorado Medicaid patients without requiring a primary care referral. Ketamine therapy at Khrysalis offers a new approach to…more
The latest list of Jefferson County hospitals highlights eight key facilities in the local area. Facilities are ranked on the number of certified beds reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the fourth quarter of 2023. CommonSpirit – St. Anthony Hospital tops the list with the highest number of certified beds, totaling…more
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge hosted several pre-opening celebrations as it approaches the Aug. 3 launch of its new 620,000-square-foot hospital. The company held a reception on Thursday, July 18, for dignitaries, donors, health system leaders and hospital caregivers. On Saturday, July 20, Intermountain Lutheran President Andrea Burch joined Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud…more