Colorado has officially ended its contract with MedRide, a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) service, after the company faced accusations of failing to meet state and federal regulations. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) terminated the contract following a suspension, despite MedRide's legal challenge and reinstatement of services. HCPF stated that MedRide's actions jeopardized the health and safety of Medicaid patients, a claim MedRide denies.
DENVER — The state on Wednesday officially terminated its contract with MedRide, a non-emergency medical transportation service, meaning the company will no longer be reimbursed for rides it provides to Medicaid patients in Colorado . The move by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing comes days after the company's contract was suspended. MedRide took that suspension to court and was allowed to resume service Monday.
Watch our coverage of MedRide's contract suspension in the video player belowFollowing the termination, MedRide issued a statement saying it is appealing the state's decision through the Colorado Attorney General's Office to remedy the situation.
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