An opportunity to shape the future
Coloradans are at a unique juncture in both our state and nation’s history. While politicians battle over President Obama’s health insurance overhaul, Coloradans can be working together to find the...
View ArticleCaring for Colorado awards 15 K for Cooperative impact study
As envisioned, the Colorado Health Care Cooperative aims to build local health care capacity, strengthen health care systems, link people to care and promote prevention—all specific goals of the Caring...
View ArticleEconomist to report on benefits, cost of health care Cooperative
Colorado voters will soon understand how a member-run, member-owned cooperative business would pay for universal, quality health care statewide. In July, the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health...
View ArticleColo. Health Care Cooperative would save money, create jobs, study finds
Analysis shows Sen. Aguilar’s plan is good RX for fiscal health Commissioned by the Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care, a new economic impact analysis will allow Coloradans to weigh the...
View ArticleBestselling author T.R. Reid to chair universal health care movement
Best-selling author and PBS film-maker T. R. Reid has been elected chairman of the board of The Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care, supporting the fast-growing statewide movement to provide...
View ArticleBoard Vice Chair ret. State Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, RN, MS receives CU Denver...
Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care Vice Chair recognized for improving public health Retired state Sen. Jeanne Nicholson, RN, MS, board vice chair of the Colorado Foundation for Universal...
View ArticleLeaders: Majority public support in sight for health care for all
The aim: Guaranteed quality health care for all for life By Sara Wright Supporters of health care for all—including the more than 20 percent of Coloradans who voted yes for Amendment 69 in November—are...
View ArticleFair Price for Medications Full Pledge
Fair Price for Medications Pledge Congressional pledge to vote to legalize Canadian imports Click here to sign the petition asking Colorado Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet to sign this pledge....
View ArticleCanadian drug imports give senators heartburn-and it’s getting worse
Sign the petition asking our senators to take the: Congressional pledge to vote to legalize Canadian imports Fair Price for Medications Pledge Ivan J. Miller, Ph.D. Updated 3/5/17 The Hill reported on...
View ArticleAny ACA replacement should cover everyone, cost less, be simpler
Instead, new GOP plan aims to deny care, make the rich richer Unless you’re a health insurance company CEO or stockholder or extremely wealthy, the new Republican-led plan to repeal and replace the...
View ArticleAlamosa group rallies at Tipton’s office
by Barbara Tidd A group of about 20 gathered in the crisp, cold morning of Feb. 24 in Alamosa holding signs and chanting slogans for health care for all. While they stood in front of District 3...
View ArticleBurst of enthusiasm advances NM Health Security bill
by Frank White Universal health care backers in New Mexico got further than they’ve ever been in the recently concluded legislative session, and they may have the Trump Administration to partially...
View ArticleA Capitol time for health care for everyone
by Virginia Gebhart Representatives Mike Foote and Jonathon Singer, and Senator Matt Jones sponsored East Boulder County Day at the Capitol on Mar 10. Constituents spent an interesting day visiting the...
View ArticleHealth Care for Everyone. We are Everyone.
by Lyn Gullette The American Health Care Act (AHCA, Trumpcare) is NOT a health care act. It’s a tax bill. It takes tax money from seniors, from those with disabilities, and from those who aren’t paid a...
View ArticleHealth care Legislation on the move in several states
Today in our country, we are in a fight for our healthcare. Current congressional proposals would force millions of people to lose their insurance coverage. With regulations being pulled, those who...
View ArticleBack in the Saddle: Colorado’s EVERYONE Campaign
While still brushing off the dust from the ColoradoCare Amendment 69 campaign in 2016, Coloradans are ready to get back in the saddle. With the uncertain future of the ACA, it is imperative that we be...
View ArticleThe Big Picture – Executive Director’s View
The way to get to universal health care is called a movement. Amendment 69 showed the possibility that state-based plans could achieve universal health care one state at a time. The Affordable Care Act...
View ArticleSign the petition allowing drug imports from Canada
by Ivan J. Miller, Ph.D. 3.5.17 Sign the petition asking our senators to take the: Fair Price for Medications Pledge Congressional pledge to vote to legalize Canadian imports (Full text of pledge) The...
View ArticleFoundation statement on complaint that Amendment 71 is unconstitutional
Foundation Statement Regarding the Complaint that Amendment 71 Is Unconstitutional By Ivan J. Miller, Ph.D., Executive Director 4.24.17 The Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care is proud to...
View ArticleFederal Lawsuit Challenges Amendment 71 as Unconstitutional
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2017 Federal Lawsuit Challenges Amendment 71 as unconstitutional Complaint: Increased requirements for citizens to make the state ballot defy First and 14th Amendments...
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