Colorado Consumer Health Initiative

CORE VALUES

Collaboration

As a membership-based organization committed to authentically representing consumer interests, we work together with a variety of consumer and advocacy organizations and individuals around the state to identify issues in the health care system and strategies for improvements. We find better solutions and can achieve better results when we can lift up many voices and leverage our own strengths, as well as those of our partners towards changes that meet the needs of Colorado communities.

Equity

We are committed to working closely with communities facing structural barriers to health care in order to identify the root causes of inequity and to develop and support policies that will most effectively promote health equity.

Leadership

As an organization we step in to lead the charge and tackle a variety of health policy issues that impact Colorado communities. We activate members of the community to become consumer health leaders, as they are the experts on their own experiences with the health care system. By centering consumers and the issues they bring forward, we can better inform and influence public policy changes. We cultivate policymaker champions with an interest in health care and consumer protection and connect them with consumer health leaders so they can use their power and influence to bring about positive and effective change.

Integrity

We champion issues that are important and valuable for Colorado consumers. We are authentic and reliable when representing CCHI and consumer interests, and build effective partnerships. We make earnest contributions when we engage on an issue and in coalitions, and strive for the highest level of credibility in our work.