Colorado Attorney General seeking public comments on proposed UCHealth acquisition of Estes Park Health

July 9, 2025 (DENVER) – The Colorado Department of Law is soliciting public comment on UCHealth’s proposed acquisition of Estes Park Health in Estes Park.

Under the Colorado Hospital Transfer Act, § 6-19-201 C.R.S., the attorney general is obligated to review the transaction and ensure it will not result in a material change in the charitable purposes to which the assets of the hospital have been dedicated, and that assets don’t leave the state. In making this determination, the attorney general must also consider whether there are reductions in the availability or accessibility of health care services in the communities served by the hospital.

“Our department’s duty is to carefully evaluate the proposed transaction and ensure that it is carried out legally and in a way that preserves the hospital’s mission and UCHealth’s commitment to the health and wellness of the Estes Park community,” Attorney General Phil Weiser said. “This is an opportunity for citizens to have their voices heard in this process and for our department to make a more informed decision.”

Estes Park residents and other interested parties are encouraged to submit concerns and information to UCHealth-EstesPark@coag.gov until August 8.

Attorney General Weiser will also host a public meeting in Estes Park on July 31 where residents can share their thoughts on the transaction or on any other issue of concern. It will be held from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Estes Park Community Center, Multipurpose Room, 660 Community Drive in Estes Park.

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Media Contact:
Lawrence Pacheco
Chief Communications Officer
(720) 508-6553 office
lawrence.pacheco@coag.gov