A coalition for safeguarding health care
We are a broad coalition of Colorado-based organizations working together to keep health care in our state accessible and safe by supporting balanced and stable medical liability laws.
We do this by:
- Actively monitoring and participating in relevant court cases
- Working with the Colorado General Assembly on practical solutions
- Engaging on relevant ballot measures
Mission
Ensure Colorado is the best place for patients to receive medical care and for health care professionals to deliver care.
Values
Access to safe, quality health care for patient
More affordable health care costs
Retention and recruitment of a strong health care workforce
Protection for underserved communities
Accountability for medical professionals
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