NCMS Voice | July 2021 | e-news from your Northern Colorado Medical Society |
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President’s letter: Progress report for 2021
NCMS President Ted Norman, MD, gives a recap of this year's legislative session, highlighting the most important details you need to know. Read more here.
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Executive update: We are getting social this summer!
In this quarter's executive update, Paige Brophy encourages members to register for our first in-person event in over 16 months -- a summer social that will be fun for the whole family! She also provides the latest updates on the growing STEM Pipeline initiative NCMS is championing in our community. Read more here!
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Join the NCMS Board of Directors to improve health care on a larger scale
Do not just travel to new heights with NCMS, launch us there! Apply to be a member of the NCMS Board of Directors. The board meets six times per year and sets the course for the society through short-term projects and long-term goals. All input is needed and welcome from physician members in a variety of practice settings, backgrounds and cultures. Attend a board meeting to see how we function or ask a current board member about his or her experience. Paige, our executive director, can help set this up. Please contact her at paige@nocomedsoc.org. Are you ready to start the process now? Complete this form to submit your name for consideration and why you want to volunteer, then email your CV to paige@nocomedsoc.org.
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Change in vaccine policy to be made permanent
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) changed immunization reimbursement policy during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The change allowed reimbursement to providers who administered the COVID-19 vaccine to Health First Colorado Members under 19, even though providers received the vaccine outside of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program. The emergency policy allows providers to be reimbursed for administering any vaccine they receive from the federal government at no cost. HCPF now plans to make this reimbursement policy permanently. Please contact Christina Winship at christina.winship@state.co.us with any questions or concerns.
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Latest NCMS stethoSCOPE podcast episode: Finding the best office space for your practice
CARR Inc., specializing in health care real estate, has helped many physicians throughout Northern Colorado make the important decision to either lease or purchase office space. In this episode, you’ll hear about the resources CARR Inc. can offer from NoCO expert Phillip, as he shares his approach that is NOT one size fits all, and how he can support you. This episode also features special guests Dr. Holly McCoppin and Dr. Ammon Larsen with Monarch Dermatology who share their experience with CARR Inc. while offering pertinent advice for any of their colleagues who are embarking or thinking about embarking on a new lease or purchase. Check out all episodes of stethoSCOPE on our website, and subscribe on Apple, Google and Spotify.
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July 15 - NCMS Virtual Education Series: Physician Burnout with Dike Drummond, MD
Gain valuable skills and earn up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Burnout is real, and as your medical society, we have a duty to provide you tools and resources that will help you get on the pathway to being burnout proof.
Join us for a live virtual workshop on Thursday, July 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. MST with world renowned speaker Dr. Dike Drummond. He will walk you through an interactive, high energy live workshop teaching you how to recognize and prevent burnout, lower stress and build a more balanced life.
Even if you cannot attend live, all registrants will receive the recording. CME credit is available for those that attend live or watch the recording. 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Full accreditation statement and objectives on the registration page.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, UCHealth, for making this event possible
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View all programs in the Virtual Education Series and earn CME |
If you missed any of the programs in the Virtual Education Series, watch the recordings on the NCMS website. Enduring CME credit is available for physicians who participate in the recorded activity! Accreditation information available on each event page, linked below.
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Aug. 9 - IN-PERSON Book club
Join us in reading and discussing When Breath Becomes Air
Join us for our first in-person book club experience to be offered since this great group began! Dr. Sean Pauzauskie will be leading a discussion on #1 New York Times Best Seller, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Regardless if you have been attending meetings or this may be your first chance to, we would love to have you! RSVP here.
When: Monday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m.
Where: Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, 623 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
Be sure to sign up for our exclusive email list to get all the latest updates -- also giving you the easiest access to the login information. Submit your email here. Questions? Contact paige@nocomedsoc.org.
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Aug. 14 - NCMS Summer Family Social
Bring the family for an end-of-summer bash!
Join us for a summer family social at Sanborn Park in Greeley! This no-agenda mixer will feature food trucks, lawn games, live music by Also Known As, and summer fun for the whole family! We can’t wait to socialize with you and your families in a relaxed, family-friendly environment! Register today.
When: Saturday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 2031 28th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634
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Oct. 6 - NCMS Legislative Night
Registration is open
Join us for an in-person Legislative Night where you can discuss hot topics in medicine with your colleagues and elected officials. Get registered today!
When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Garden Room, 697 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
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Welcome, new members!
We welcome our new members to NCMS, the 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. Encourage a non-member colleague to join at members.cms.org/join.
- Timothy L Alder, MD - Radiology
- Guy T Alexander, MD - Radiology
- Kalpana P Bicknell, MD
- Luke A Byers, DO - Diagnostic Radiology
- Jason Campbell, MD - Family Medicine
- Gabriel P Edwards, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
- Aaron M Frenette, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
- Paul F Gribben, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
- Blake Hyde, MD, FACS - Otorhinolaryngology
- Nathan Y G Kim, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
- Andrea E Lyons, MD - Radiology
- Kyle C Werth, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
- Christopher A Zirker, MD - Internal Medicine
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Thank you to our 2021 "Friends of NCMS" annual sponsors!
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Expand your impact: Get involved with NCMS
Help drive the NCMS mission by getting involved in the NCMS Board of Directors and champion groups.
What is a champion group?
A champion group is a committee made up of NCMS members who focus on governing a specific passion point in the NCMS strategic plan, working directly with NCMS staff. This is a great place to begin your involvement, with varying time commitments. To learn more and to begin your experience, click here.
I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors, how do I start?
The board meets seven times per year and sets the course for the society through short-term projects and long-term goals. All input is needed and welcome from physician members in a variety of practice settings and backgrounds. Attend a board meeting to see how we function or ask a current board member about his or her experience. Paige, our executive director can help set this up. Please contact her at paige@nocomedsoc.org. Are you ready to start the process now? Complete this form to submit your name for consideration and why you want to volunteer, then email your CV to paige@nocomedsoc.org.
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