Longmont United Hospital nurse Brooke Schroeder holds a sign supporting nurses December 2, 2021. Nurses say the hospital is severely understaffed and they’re trying to form a union. Hart Van Denburg/CPR News hide caption toggle caption Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Longmont United Hospital nurse Brooke Schroeder holds a sign supporting nurses December 2, 2021. Nurses
When Caitlin Wells Salerno and Jon Salerno’s first son, Hank, was born, his delivery cost the family only $30. Gus’ bill came in at more than $16,000, all told — including the $2,755 ER charge. The family was responsible for about $3,600 of the total. Rae Ellen Bichell/KHN hide caption toggle caption Rae Ellen Bichell/KHN