Mary Lou Retton When a Public Figure Faces the Same Healthcare Struggles as Millions of Americans Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton’s recent battle with a life-threatening case of pneumonia brought national attention to an uncomfortable reality: even celebrated American icons are not immune to the healthcare crisis in America. Despite a lifetime of achievement and public recognition, Retton reportedly lacked health insurance at the time of her illness. The resulting need

A Physician’s Perspective on the Healthcare Cost Crisis As a female internal medicine primary care physician who owns a direct primary care practice, I witness firsthand the challenges patients face due to the healthcare cost crisis driven by insurance companies. Spiraling premiums, high deductibles, and limited access to care have created a complex and frustrating system for patients across Colorado. In this article, I’ll explain the key drivers of rising healthcare costs an