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Southwest Health System warns HR1 could cut millions; outlines telemedicine, oncology and equipment upgrades
Summary
Southwest Health System told Montezuma County commissioners that early‑year patient volume drops generated a roughly $1 million operating loss in Jan–Feb 2026, and an advisory analysis projects up to $9.6 million in annual losses by 2033 from federal HR1 changes unless the hospital grows revenue or reduces costs.
Southwest Health System (SHS) briefed the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners on March 31, reporting recent volume declines, ongoing investments and a long‑term projection tied to federal HR1 funding changes.
Mr. Thine, presenting for SHS, said the system finished 2024 with about $1.7 million in operating income and had planned a $0.5 million operating gain for 2026. However, SHS experienced approximately a $1 million operating loss in January–February because rural critical access hospitals statewide were…
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