A quick recap of our most recent work |
- CMS joined the Colorado Hospital Association and 18 other health care organizations in a statement that all health care workers should be vaccinated; expresses support for organizations that have imposed vaccination mandates; and, per CDC guidance, urges everyone age 2 and older to wear masks indoors in public places, including schools. Statement
- CMS coordinated a letter to Gov. Jared Polis to urge universal masking for Colorado school-aged children as COVID-19 cases rise. Letter
- CMS attended the second Colorado Option stakeholder meeting, giving the Division of Insurance feedback on value-based care and how to choose high-value services. We are representing you at the table; email us to get more involved
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151st CMS Annual Meeting
In-person in Denver or virtual
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Less than a month remains until the Colorado Medical Society hosts the 151st Annual Meeting, Friday, Sept. 17. All physicians and medical students are invited to join us in person or online!
- Swearing in of Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH, as CMS president
- Recognition of outgoing CMS President Sami Diab, MD, and other CMS leaders and volunteers
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In-person social time with live music, delicious food, cocktails, a silent auction and raffle drawings
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Electronic prescribing of controlled substances:
What physicians and practices need to know
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The CSU Health Network at Colorado State University is recruiting for a Staff Psychiatrist.
The Staff Psychiatrist works as a provider of psychiatric care and reports directly to the Director of Psychiatry Services.
The main function of the position is to care for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including substance use problems. This position provides psychiatric assessments and management, ordering and interpreting tests and documenting care in the electronic medical records; assesses patients progress and modifies treatment plans accordingly; institutes emergency hospitalizations for patients in crisis for their safety and stabilization when needed; refers patients to the community providers when needed; provides telepsychiatry services through the phone/video conferencing if needed; and collaborates with others within and outside of the CSU Health Network to ensure that patients receive the optimal care.
For a full position description and instructions on how to apply, see
For full consideration complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021.
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NCMS Virtual Education Series
Physician Nutrition + Cultural Nutrition Competency
Tonight! Aug. 19, 6 p.m.
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- Speaker: Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD
- Nutrition for physicians' self-care and cultural nutrition competency
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The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Colorado Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 Hour(s) Attendance w/ No Credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Webinar: A Provider's Guide to Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
Choose one of three sessions:
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This ECHO Colorado series is co-sponsored by the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. It has been reviewed and found acceptable for 1.5 credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians can claim credit for one session. |
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Next Partners in Medicine Lunch & Learn webinar - Aug. 23, 12-1 p.m.
Growing your practice with Patient Pop
Join CMS for our next Partners in Medicine Lunch & Learn webinar.
- Learn how to enhance every digital touchpoint of the patient experience
- Modernize the patient experience
- Attract more patients
- Automate the front office
- Manage your reputation
- Enhance user experience and save time with EMR integration
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Tribute to the Heroes Concert and 9/11 Commemoration
Sept. 1, 7 p.m., Empower Field at Mile High
The Mizel Institute is honored to be coordinating the 9/11 Ceremony and Tribute to the Heroes Concert featuring Kenny Loggins. The Institute is offering complimentary tickets to all members of the Colorado Medical Society plus military, educators, first responders, frontline workers and their families. To keep everyone healthy and safe, availability is limited, and registration is required. RSVP by Aug. 20.
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CMS members: Ballots are out!
Ballots for the 2021 CMS leadership election were distributed to all CMS members on Sunday, Aug. 1.
Thank you for taking the time to vote for your CMS leaders. More information is available on the election page of CMS.org. |
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Heading Toward 65: What Physicians Need to Know about Medicare Enrollment
Physicians are Medicare Insiders when it comes to the workings of Medicare billing, coding and coverages. We want to become well-versed in Medicare idiosyncrasies via education and research, not billing denials.
Likewise, being educated regarding Medicare enrollment will save us from denials of coverage. As I’ve guided hundreds of people on their Medicare journey, I’ve found several recurring Medicare idiosyncrasies to be central to the conversation with physicians and other high-income individuals, as well as billing departments. Read more here.
Mary Jo Heins is a former medical practice manager and past president of Colorado MGMA. As an independent Medicare insurance agent, she now helps people with all facets of Medicare -- objectively and fee free.
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
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Upcoming CMS meetings
All Colorado Medical Society committee meetings are open to all CMS members. All are held via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Find a full list of events here: cms.org/events. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org.
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Physician Mindfulness Group - Thursday, Aug. 19, 6-7 p.m. Register
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Committee on Value in Health Care - Tuesday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Register
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Scope of Practice Committee - Thursday, Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m. Register
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Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register
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Colorado Medical Society Board of Directors - Friday, Sept. 17, 1-5 p.m. Register (participate in-person or virtually)
Registration is required for most meetings. Non-members or those unable to be identified at the time of the meeting will be removed from the meeting. Unsure if you are a CMS member? Email membership@cms.org.
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