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COVER STORY: DEADLY CARE | Scrutiny mounts as 14 Coloradans die under care of Office of Public Guardianship
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Policymakers who launched a pilot program for the state to serve as guardian for individuals who have no family or friends and often end up in hospitals are scrutinizing its work, particularly following the deaths of 14 wards under its care. Alarmed by the deaths, Gov. Jared Polis also indicated he would seek more oversight…