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The Colorado Health Advocacy and Information Network, founded in 2019, is expanding. We’ve been very successful in Colorado, positively impacting healthcare policies and now we’re broadening our focus to the entire southwest region.  We’ve changed our name to the “Consumer” Health Advocacy and Information Network.  We’re still CHAIN, with a...

In the midst of all the political chaos, most people aren’t paying much attention to what’s happening at the federal level to try to keep healthcare costs down for consumers. . . But we are. This one’s top on our list. In 1992 Congress passed an act creating what is...

CHAIN is pleased to have, once again, been part of this year’s National Civics Bee Congratulations to Danielle Williams for winning the Outstanding Women in STEM Award, sponsored by CHAIN, at Colorado Women’s Day. Danielle was recognized for her ingenuity in reinventing a tent that can be set up in less than...

2024 National Civics Bee CHAIN is pleased to have, once again, been part of this year’s National Civics Bee, during its first round of competition with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. Local middle school students competed in a live quiz event, April 13, to test their civics knowledge. The finalists received various...

Heartfelt Congratulations and Gratitude to the 2023 National Civic Bee Participants in Arvada, CO On behalf of CHAIN, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to each and every one of you who participated in the National Civic Bee held in Arvada, Colorado on April 18th, 2023. Your dedication,...

Critical Action on April 19th Battling the Counterproductive HB23-1225, “Extend and Modify the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Tomorrow the Colorado Senate Health & Human Services Committee will hold its hearing on HB23-1225 (the “Bride of PDAB”). Colorado consumers, healthcare providers and business organizations are part of a broad coalition opposed...

Lifesaving Biomarker Testing Bill HB23-1110 Supported by CHAIN Falls Short CHAIN has been actively supporting the passage of House Bill 23-1110, the Biomarker Bill that would have ensured every Coloradan had equal access to advanced disease testing and precision medicine. Despite the advocacy from multiple patient groups, including the American...

2023 National Civics Bee Competition Coming to Arvada Today, April 18th CHAIN is proud to sponsor the 2023 National Civics Bee competition in Arvada! The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that takes place in partnership with the Colorado Chamber and local chambers of commerce across the United States. A core...