The many successes CCIC has experienced in policy are due to the combined efforts of the members of our Public Policy committee, which include representatives from CDPHE, local health departments, the Colorado Immunization Information System, The Children’s Hospital, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, the Colorado Children’s Campaign, and others. The convening of this spectrum of expertise is the only one of its kind in Colorado with the specific goal of increasing the childhood immunization rate. Key accomplishments include:
- In 2007, we successfully created and funded the Vaccine Advisory Committee for Colorado (VACC), which is co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor O’Brien and our Board President Dr. Robert Brayden. VACC is engaging experts to address childhood immunization issues through regulatory means by focusing on specific barriers to immunization in the community. We then make recommendations to Governor Ritter on what funding strategies and activities can overcome these barriers.
- In 2008, we celebrated achieving the long-fought goal of full state funding for the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) and 10.1 full-time employees to manage the transition of CIIS to CDPHE.
- The recently completed 2009 Legislative Session included successes in expediting enrollment for the CHP+ and Medicaid programs, and increasing coverage for uninsured Coloradans through a hospital provider fee through the Colorado Healthcare Affordability Act.
Please click on the links below for more information on CCIC’s Policy Accomplishments.
