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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement on Form S-8 pertaining to the HealthGrades.com,
Inc. 1996 Equity Compensation Plan and to the incorporation by reference
therein of our report dated March 17, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of HealthGrades.com, Inc.
included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of HealthGrades.com, Inc. for
the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Ernst & Young LLP
Denver, Colorado
August 3, 2000
