Court ruling puts Rose, University venture on hold. (University Hospital and Rose Medical Center joint venture on hold)

Court ruling puts Rose, University ventures on hold

In the wake of a Colorado Supreme Court decision declaring unconstitutional the privatization of University Hospital, plans for a joint venture between the hospital and neighboring Rose Medical Center have been put on hold.

The two hospitals last fall announced a 90-day discussion period to determine possible cooperative efforts, including a clinical cancer center, but the Dec. 24 ruling by the court and its refusal on Jan. 28 to rehear the case have delayed any decisions.

University Hospital operated as a private facility for 15 months following legislative approval in October 1989 to take the …