Donna Lynne

Donna Lynne, the CEO of Denver Health, sheds light on the hospital's staggering $155 million deficit largely due to uncompensated care for vulnerable populations. She discusses the urgent need for a 0.34% sales tax increase to sustain essential healthcare services. Lynne also compares Denver's funding challenges to those of other safety-net hospitals nationwide. The conversation delves into the community's role in supporting accessible healthcare and the potential consequences if taxes aren't raised, including serious cuts to services.