Community Care Alliance

01/06/2026

Western & Eastern Colorado Rural Hospitals Unite in Historic Statewide Partnership

Grand Junction, CO, January 6, 2026 – Community Care Alliance, a subsidiary of Western Healthcare Alliance, and the Eastern Plains Health Consortium announce their intent to form a groundbreaking joint venture partnership, uniting rural hospitals across Colorado from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains in a shared, provider-led clinically integrated network. The collaboration brings together two regional rural healthcare organizations to create a landmark alignment that represents an important step forward for rural healthcare in Colorado. Read full release athttps://www.wha1.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CCA-Press-Release-EPHC-JV-January-2026.pdf

12/16/2025

📢 Call for Presentations: WHAAS 2026

Western Healthcare Alliance is seeking speakers for our Annual Summit! Learn more and submit your topic at https://www.wha1.org/whaas/.

WHAAS 2026
📅 July 22-23, 2026
📍 Grand Junction Convention Center, Grand Junction, CO

11/20/2025

Rural Healthcare Providers Take on Big PBM Giants: Mark Cuban Backs CCA Rx’s Mission to Slash Prescription Costs

Grand Junction, CO, November 20, 2025 – In a major validation of the grassroots fight against pharmaceutical industry price gouging, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company has partnered with CCA Rx, the pharmacy benefit manager governed by rural healthcare providers through Community Care Alliance. This strategic alliance arms rural America with the same cost-saving weapons that Cuban has championed nationwide—and the results are already proving transformative. Read full release at https://ow.ly/P92X50Xv7Fc.

11/17/2025

Transparency in pharmacy benefits shouldn't be revolutionary—but it is.

That's why CCA Rx partners with FairScript and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company. Our approach is simple: no hidden fees, no inflated prices, no games. For employers, that means real savings. For employees, that means better access to the medications they need. When PBMs operate with total transparency and deliver lowest net cost guarantees, everyone wins. Learn more about CCA Rx at https://www.wha1.org/cca/ccarx.

https://ow.ly/Shib50XsZt0

Dear CEOs, this is why taking PBM rebates is a HUGE mistake. During the deductible phase, for every one of your members, they are required to pay the full list price on their brand medications. That list price is made of effectively 2 components, the rebate and the net paid to manufacturer. The reba...

11/05/2025

A-1 Collection Agency and ARS Services are hiring for several positions! Learn more and apply at https://www.hcmcolorado.com/careers/.

A-1 Collection Agency - Legal Support Representative
AR Services - Bilingual Patient Account Representative (English/Spanish & Patient Account Representative - Customer Service Call Center

10/30/2025

WHA's Pilar Mank (Administrative Director of Operations & Member Support) and Jennifer Linder (Director of Operations) were onsite this week at Valley View conducting a Customer Service training. Thank you for hosting us!

10/30/2025

Grand Junction, CO, October 30, 2025 – A group of 32 rural hospital and health organizations, as part of the Western Healthcare Alliance (WHA), want their Medicare patients to be better informed when choosing a plan in 2026.

Both patients and health systems have struggled with Medicare Advantage plans that affect patient care and system operations. Issues include long waits for authorizations, denial of medically necessary services, and delays in payments. Read full releasehttps://www.wha1.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WHA-Press-Release-MA-Plans-October-2025.pdf

10/27/2025

Congratulations to CCA member Dave Ressler, CEO of Aspen Valley Health, on an amazing and impactful career!

After 18 years leading Aspen Valley Health through growth, partnerships and a pandemic, CEO David Ressler will retire in early 2026 — closing out a 30-year career in hospital leadership rooted in community care.