To Our Valued Stakeholders,
One of Connect for Health Colorado’s strategic goals is to advocate to improve access to coverage in rural areas of Colorado. Generally, every year around this time, I hit the road and visit many rural communities around the state to hear updates from communities and share insights about the upcoming Open Enrollment Period.
This year, the
challenges of face-to-face visits are leading me to have these conversations
virtually. I’m thankful for the opportunity to still “see” our partners,
community leaders and local policy makers outside of Denver. Last week, I spoke
with the Western & Rural Colorado Health Care Coalition, and in the next
few weeks, I will be presenting to the Mountain Family Health Centers Board and
leadership, the Mesa County Health Leadership Consortium, Colorado Healthcare
Strategy & Management, and other groups.
Through these
presentations and conversations, I am sharing my thoughts about the role of
Connect for Health during and after the pandemic, how we’re partnering with
state agencies to reach people who’ve lost their job and need coverage, and setting the
stage for the upcoming Open Enrollment Period, which is quickly approaching!
On the National Front
I also spoke at a conference hosted by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) to share how we’re proactively engaged in our state’s response to health policy and finding innovative ways to reach new customers. You can watch the panel here.
Hope you all
stay healthy and well!
Be well,
Kevin
Patterson, MURP, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
Connect for Health Colorado