Colorado Patients May Need New Plans for Specialty Care

As we wrap up 2026, Montrose Regional Health is making changes. CPR reports patient use is up 10%, yet cash payments from insurers are flat. The hospital says nearly $25 million in insurance payments for care already provided are still outstanding.

Now MRH is feeling pressure to cut as much as $8 million in annual expenses, which means services and programs will be changing. Keep scrolling to see which services are affected.

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What Is Changing at Montrose Regional Health?

Colorado Patients May Need New Plans for Specialty Care

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According to an October 14 report by Colorado Public Radio, the hospital’s staff reduction includes three physicians, three advanced practice providers, and 12 leadership roles. Overall, 77 positions are gone, 43 of them already vacant before the October 12 announcement.  The changes go beyond staffing: Cardiology services in Telluride have ended, pediatric occupational therapy appointments are being limited, and some wellness programs are being reduced.

Which Medical Services Are Changing for Patients?

Thankfully, patients who are affected by these changes have been receiving direct communication from the hospital about appointments and alternatives. These changes will affect several patients. KVNF.com reports that cardiology services in Telluride have ended, wellness programs have changed, and the Sleep Clinic will relocate and combine with the Pulmonary Clinic.

Why Is Montrose Regional Health Cutting Jobs Despite Seeing More Patients?

Colorado Patients May Need New Plans for Specialty Care

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Montrose Regional Health says approximately $25 million in insurance payments remains outstanding. We don’t see an itemized accounting, but reports say some claims have been outstanding for over six months. CEO Mengenhausen told the Montrose Daily Press that the hospital is pursuing collection efforts and hopes to recover additional money each month. Waiting for these payments while expenses rise seems to have made change unavoidable.