North Colorado Health Alliance

The North Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving health and healthcare access in Northern Colorado. It functions as a public-private partnership, convening various stakeholders from education, community service, healthcare, business, faith-based organizations, and government to work collaboratively on healthcare initiatives.

Mission and Vision

NCHA's mission is to make Northern Colorado the healthiest region in the healthiest state by ensuring 100% access to quality services and care at a sustainable cost. This is achieved through collaborative efforts that bring multiple sectors together to address local community health needs.

Activities

The Alliance works to integrate the four main domains of personal health: physical, dental, behavioral, and social. Key activities include:

• Collecting and analyzing data to improve care processes and health outcomes.
• Enhancing the quality of care by using automated clinical guidelines, best practices in chronic disease management, preventive care, and monitoring health status.
• Achieving economies of scale to support member organizations in implementing healthcare tools and processes.
• Developing sustainable funding sources to support healthcare services and control costs.
• Maintaining a current inventory of community health assets and conducting periodic community health needs assessments.

Regional Health Connector

NCHA hosts the Regional Health Connector (RHC) program in Larimer and Weld counties, which enhances coordination among local services to address health and social determinants of health. RHCs connect healthcare providers with resources such as community health programs and public health services.

Financial Overview

As of 2023, NCHA reported a revenue of $10.7 million and expenses of $8.5 million, with total assets valued at $12.4 million and liabilities of $840,000[3]. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

Organization Structure

NCHA employs staff through multiple grant programs across several counties. The organization is led by a leadership team, though specific details about its board composition are not publicly available[5].

Classification

NCHA is classified under the Nonprofit Tax-Exempt category for health support services, focusing on general and rehabilitative care[3].