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President's Letter - Welcome, Spring!
In the second-quarter president's letter, NCMS President Donna Sullivan, MD, reviews our already-busy 2017: the strategic planning meeting, AMA National Advocacy Conference, Colorado state science fair, April Meet and Greet, and housekeeping. Read more here.
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Maria Medina, EdD
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Executive Update - 2017 goals and strategic planning outcomes
The NCMS Board of Directors met in March for a strategic planning meeting and produced goals and outcomes for the year. As always, please contact Maria with questions or if you have ideas or feedback about the plan or our society's direction. The NCMS "office door" is always open!
Read more here.
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A short treatise on perseverance
NCMS board member Ted Norman, MD, pens a column on burnout, though, as he says, there has to be a better word for
the crushing weight physicians feel that lead us to higher rates of depression, suicide, alcoholism, and divorce. The key is perseverance and respecting your limits. Read more here.
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See photos from the first-annual NCMS Physician Meet and Greet Family Barbeque
We had a wonderful time celebrating NCMS members and their families at our first-ever Annual Physician Meet and Greet. Attendees enjoyed great food, drinks, socializing and pool time. We look forward to hosting more no-agenda social events this year.
See pictures here.
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House of Representatives passes American Health Care Act
On May 4, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act, the proposed "repeal and replace" option for the Affordable Care Act. The debate shifts now to the Senate, where significant changes to the bill are expected. The timeline and process for Senate action are not yet known. The American Medical Association has been opposed to this bill since its unveiling (read more here) because of its potential to cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance coverage. Colorado Medical Society President Katie Lozano, MD, FACR, issued a statement yesterday (read the full statement here) indicating opposition to any effort to roll back coverage or compromise the ability of physicians to assure patients can get the right care at the right time, place and value. Stay tuned.
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Medicine claims another victory in insurance mega-mergers
On April 28, a federal appeals court upheld the lower court's ruling to block industry giant Anthem's proposed acquisition of Cigna. This is a monumental win for America's patients and physicians, which was made possible through medicine's joint leadership -- most notably collaboration between the Colorado Medical Society/Northern Colorado Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Read more here.
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Coming soon to your mailbox: MIPS participation status letters
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is reviewing claims and letting practices know which clinicians need to take part in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), part of the new Quality Payment Program (QPP), or if they are exempt. In late April through May, Novitas Solutions will send practices a letter providing the participation status of each MIPS clinician associated with your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Read more here.
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Proof your NCMS Physician Directory listing!
Thanks to all members who returned your contact information sheets in January and February. All changes have been made in the database, and updates for practicing members have been made in the 2017-2018 NCMS Physician Directory/Patient Resource Guide. It's important for practicing members to proof your listing: click here to view. If you have additional changes, please contact Kate as soon as possible by phone/text at 512-788-0085 or by email at kate@nocomedsoc.org.
Advertising space is still available! Put your practice in front of northern Colorado physicians and patients! Contact Kate for more information or view rates in the "a la carte" options at the bottom of this webpage.
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Like NCMS on Facebook!
Your Northern Colorado Medical Society has joined Facebook
to keep our membership better informed and in touch with social events. We invite all members to "like" our profile page. Please accept our invitation if you have received one, or add us by going to
www.facebook.com/nocomedsoc.
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NCMS president and executive attend AMA National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC
NCMS President Donna Sullivan, MD, and Executive Director Maria Medina, EdD, joined physician leaders and medical society staff from around the state at the 2017 American Medical Association National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, Feb. 27-March 3. The trip included "hill visits" with members of our Colorado Congressional delegation, and the primary topic for these visits was federal health care reform. Read more here.
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Outgoing board member: Christie Reimer, MD
With great appreciation, we thank outgoing board member Christie Reimer, MD, for her many years of leadership. In addition to years on the board of directors, Dr. Reimer served as the 2013-2014 NCMS president.
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Welcome, new members!
We welcome our new members to NCMS, the third largest component chapter of the Colorado Medical Society. Your membership connects you to your colleagues and a host of benefits through NCMS and CMS. Go to
www.nocomedsoc.org or
www.cms.org to learn more.
- Elvira Aguila, MD
- Jessica Bare, DO
- Colin Carpenter, MD
- John Cook, DO
- Julie A DeVita-Bailey, DO
- Casey Dluhos-Sebesto, MD
- James Fulton, MD
- Lindsey K Gerdes, DO
- Aaron Jarrett, MD
- Angela J Kalil, DO
- Sukhi K Khera, MD
- William S Lefler, MD
- Mary Nevrivy, MD
- Bucky Ferozan, DO
- William V Pease, DO
- Matthew Pouliot, MD
- Devin Rickett, MD
- Jennifer M Rubatt, MD
- Jeremy Salsberg, MD
- William Shaffer, MD
- Nathan D Swartz, MD
- Gregory N Tjossem, MD
- Louise M Walsh, MD
- Robin Zehr, MD
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News from COPIC
Do you know a physician who goes above and beyond the call of duty?
Consider nominating him or her for the COPIC Humanitarian Award in Honor of Harold E. Williamson. This annual award honors Colorado physicians for their volunteer medical services and contributions to the community outside of their day-to-day lives.
The award also comes with a $10,000 grant from the COPIC Medical Foundation to a 501(c)(3) organization of the recipient's choosing (on his or her behalf) to fund ongoing efforts to deliver and/or improve health care. Nominations for the COPIC Humanitarian Award are accepted from May 1-Aug. 31. Visit
COPIC Medical Foundation for more information.
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