A coalition for safeguarding health care
We are a broad coalition of Colorado-based organizations who advocate for a stable and predictable medical liability environment by monitoring the courts, advocating at the General Assembly and engaging on relevant ballot measures.
Mission
Ensure Colorado is the best place for patients to receive medical care and for providers to deliver care.
Values
- Access to care for patients
- Affordable health care costs
- Retention and recruitment of a strong health care workforce
- Stability and predictability for medical professionals
- Protection for underserved communities
Our Leadership
Executive Director
Tamra Ward
Tamra Ward
With 30 years of experience in local, state and federal government affairs, issue management, communications and operational leadership and oversight, Tamra’s approach in both business and civic engagement include her ability to quickly assess situations and stakeholders; clearly define steps to meet a vision or goals; building and maintaining high-performing teams and coalitions; a successful track record in raising financial resources, and strong relationships in Colorado’s government, business and nonprofit communities.
Leadership
Our Board
Our Board
Chair – Beverly Razon, COPIC
Secretary – Chet Seward, Colorado Medical Society
Treasurer – Jackie Zheleznyak, Advent Health
Leadership
Board Members
Board Members
Beverly Razon, COPIC – Chair
Chet Seward, Colorado Medical Society – Secretary
Jackie Zheleznyak, Advent Health – Treasurer
Zach Zaslow, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Brian Smith, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Paul Hartag, HCA HealthONE
Dennis Chiu, The Doctors Company – Amicus Committee Chair
Jack Teter, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Shannon Groves, Kaiser Permanente
Ryan Biehle, Colorado Association of Family Physicians
Steven Federico, MD, Denver Health