Consumer group calls out Gov. Polis for supporting more healthcare cuts 

MEDIA RELEASE Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 DENVER– Today, the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI) criticised Governor Jared Polis as he released his budget recommendations for the 2027 fiscal year, calling for yet more cuts to healthcare. They also pointed to the need...

Consumer Group Supports Fair Prices Budget Amendment Proposal, and Redirects Funds towards Funding Critical Programs

MEDIA RELEASE Wed., April 8, 2026 DENVER – Today, the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative announced its support for a bold plan in the State’s Budget to save taxpayer money by ensuring fair rates for care provided under the state employee health plan to preserve...

Patients, Providers, and Consumer Groups Condemn CO Senate Committee Passage of Bill that Guts PDAB and Keeps Medication Costs High

MEDIA RELEASE Thurs., April 2, 2026 Drug pricing experts, people with rare diseases, health care providers, and consumer groups testified in opposition to the bill  DENVER – Today, a bill that severely limits the work of Colorado’s Prescription Drug...

Medical Debt Bill Killed by House Committee; Action Decried by Patients, Providers, and Consumer Groups

MEDIA RELEASE Wed., April 1, 2026 Contact:  Marissa Hallo, marissa.hallo@centerforhealthprogress.org, Priya Telang, ptelang@cohealthinitiative.org Medical Debt Bill Killed by House Committee; Action Decried by Patients, Providers, and Consumer Groups DENVER –...

Consumer Advocates Blast Senate Health Committee for Killing Health Care Mergers Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 5, 2026 Contact: Priya Telang, ptelang@cohealthinitiative.org Consumer Advocates Blast Senate Health Committee for Killing Health Care Mergers Bill DENVER – Mergers and acquisitions of large hospital systems and other health...

Consumer advocates view health insurance enrollments with caution; Coloradans keeping coverage only due to State help while GOP drives ACA into the ground 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: Jan 21, 2026 CONTACT: Priya Telang Consumer advocates view health insurance enrollments with caution; Coloradans keeping coverage only due to State help while GOP drives ACA into the ground  DENVER – Today Connect for Health Colorado,...