At the Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved we believe our health care systems in Colorado can meet the needs of everyone in our community.

Founded with deep commitment to caring for everyone in our community our stated mission is: to ensure health care systems across Colorado meet the needs of the medically underserved, providers and systems of care dedicated to caring for the underserved.

We pursue this mission by working AT THE CAPITOL, IN COMMUNITIES and by INCREASING AWARENESS.

Launched in 1997, by then-President of the Colorado Medical Society, Dr. Gary VanderArk, and independently incorporated in 2003, CCMU has always had a diverse membership of health care providers, insurance providers, advocates and individuals. A 14 member Board of Directors provides stewardship and oversight of the work of CCMU. Gretchen Hammer serves as the Executive Director and oversees the programs, partnerships and advocacy efforts of the organization.

Recent News

Announcement: CCMU Executive Director, Gretchen Hammer, has been appointed by Governor Hickenlooper to the Colorado Health Benefits Exchange Board

» Read the Press Release

Event: Join CCMU for Leading Change, our 15th Annual Conference.