The Forum: Wednesday September 23, 2026

The City of Montrose held a community forum on September 23, 2026, featuring a presentation by John Hope from Montrose Regional Health's Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The discussion focused on improving patient care quality, safety, and communication through increased community involvement in hospital advisory committees. Key topics included patient advocacy programs, discharge procedures, insurance challenges—particularly with Medicare Advantage plans like Humana—and financial assistance services. While no specific procurement or contracting decisions were discussed, the meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance patient experience and hospital service delivery, including addressing insurance network issues and improving patient education materials.