Colorado Community Health Network

According to a recent report from the Colorado Health Institute, 1 in 8 Coloradans still can't afford the health care they need.

Amendment 87 helps fund state services and make health care more affordable for families. Join us in voting YES on Amendment 87.

Learn more: ProtectColoradosFuture.com

A new Colorado state budget forecast was released on Friday, showing how the rising cost of health care is creating massive challenges in the budget this year.

This November, voters have an opportunity to get more funding into important services like health care, child care, and schools by voting YES on Amendment 87.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/18/colorado-state-budget-woes-september-forecast-medicaid-costs/

Learn more: ProtectColoradosFuture.com

Colorado state budget deficit grows to $1.6B as Medicaid costs soar The unrelenting rise in healthcare costs has left state lawmakers facing a $1.6 billion deficit in the 2027-28 budget year

Vote YES on Amendment 87, the Income Tax Fairness Act.

It will help fund health care, schools, and child care, while still lowering taxes for most Coloradans.

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“Coloradans are telling us something important: they generally value the care they receive, but the cost of that care is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. When families are worried about losing coverage, delaying treatment, or struggling to afford deductibles and co-pays, affordability becomes just as important as access.” – CCHN’s CEO Ross Brooks during a health care briefing with The Colorado Health Foundation in early August.

Read the recap blog highlighting some of the findings from the health care briefing and annual Pulse Poll:

Pulse Health Care Briefing Underscores the Importance of Access and Affordability The Colorado Health Foundation recently hosted a deep dive briefing on the health care findings from the 2026 Pulse Poll, joined by special guest Ross Brooks, CEO of the Colorado Community Health Network.

Where are Colorado’s Community Health Centers? This week’s Map Monday comes from our report, Coloradans and the Health Center Safety Net. Click the link in the first comment to download the report and learn more about Colorado’s safety net.

CCHN was honored to recognize Representative Matt Soper and Representative Julie McCluskie with Community Health Champion Awards this summer. These awards represent our gratitude for the work they did throughout their tenures in the state legislature to support Community Health Centers and affordable access to integrated primary care.

Special gratitude to PrimeHealth+ and Elevated Community Health for hosting and presenting the awards to each legislator!

Thank you to regional staff from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for joining in the celebration of National Health Center Week last week! We appreciate your partnership with Community Health Centers to provide access to affordable primary health care in Colorado.

During National Health Center Week last week, Nick Widmyer, Director of Federal Affairs, National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) joined CCHN staff this week for visits to Denver Health, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, Pueblo Community Health Center, and Salud Family Health.

It was great having a national partner join us to see firsthand the incredible work Colorado Community Health Centers do to support access to affordable, high-quality primary care. CCHN looks forward to our continued partnership with NACHC to support CHCs with the resources they need to thrive.

Happy National Health Center Week!
Yesterday, CCHN’s CEO, Ross Brooks, joined The Colorado Health Foundation for a virtual briefing to discuss health care affordability and access, and what the data from their annual Pulse Poll may mean for Community Health Centers, advocates, policymakers, and partners working to bring health in reach for all Coloradans.

Ross’ main message: Health coverage matters. As a system, we must invest in primary, preventative, and integrated care to improve population health and reduce total health care spend in the state.

Read the Health Care Focused Deep Dive:https://www.copulsepoll.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/CHF_PulseSnapshots_HealthCare%282026%29.pdf

Read the full Pulse Poll: https://www.copulsepoll.org/