What Does the Unseen, Fast-Tracked GOP Health Bill Do? It Excludes Citizen Input and Stifles Debate

CO Sens. should oppose any bill that ends Medicaid expansion, caps or cuts Medicaid, or makes coverage less affordable MEDIA RELEASEJune 21, 2017 Contact: Katie Reinisch, 303-653-1009, katie@progressive-promotions.com Adam Fox, 303-839-1261,...

An Extra 'H' Changes A Lot: How the AHCA Can Affect Colorado, With a Spotlight on Rural Counties

by Emily Michels, Policy Analyst Popular things in the ‘90s: Tamagotchies, inflatable furniture, and Britney Spears. Popular things in the ‘00s: Razor scooters, Fallout Boy, and trucker hats. Popular things in the ‘10s: Veganism, virtual reality, and…stripping...

Lessons Learned in Legislation (and Life)

by Caitlin Westerson, Policy Manager Just two short weeks ago, the 2017 legislative session wrapped up, leaving the team here at CCHI feeling a bit frustrated. While there were some fantastic wins for the health care community, like increased funding for behavioral...

CBO Analysis of House GOP Repeal Bill Is a Warning to Senators

This is a wealthcare bill disguised as a health care bill that is bad for Coloradans MEDIA RELEASEMay 24, 2017Contact:     Adam Fox, 303-839-1261, afox@cohealthinitiative.orgJenny Davies, 720-296-9545, jenny@progressive-promotions.com   DENVER – On May 4th, the...

Report: Republican Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Care for 1.75 Million Veterans

Includes 41,000 Veterans in Colorado MEDIA RELEASE May 22nd, 2017Contact: Katie Reinisch, 303-653-1009, katie@progressive-promotions.com Adam Fox, 303-839-1261, afox@cohealthinitiative.org Washington, D.C. – About 1.75 million veterans – 41,000 in Colorado – could see...