TONIGHT! CMS presents education on the omicron variant and Crisis Standards of Care |
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Virtual Grand Rounds, 6-7 p.m.
Now accredited for CME
Hear from experts on the omicron variant of COVID-19, plus what you need to know about Crisis Standards of Care in Colorado. This webinar will be held tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6-7 p.m. Physicians can earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
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Bill Burman, MD, Director of Denver Public Health and Professor of Medicine (Division of Infectious Diseases) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Eric France, MD, MPH/MSPH, Chief Medical Officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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In case you missed it: Medicare cuts averted |
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The Colorado Medical Society, in partnership with Colorado physicians, the American Medical Association and all partners in the House of Medicine, celebrates action taken by the U.S. Senate to avert a cumulative 9.75 percent Medicare physician payment cut that would have taken effect on Jan. 1. CMS continues to advocate on your behalf on this and other issues. Read a statement from AMA President Gerald Harmon, MD, about the Medicare cut here.
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What was the No. 1 thing you wish you knew after finishing residency?
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Help your patients get health insurance that works for them
The open enrollment period for health insurance started Nov. 1, 2021, and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. To help patients navigate options and find the right insurance for their needs and budget:
- Colorado's Office of Saving People Money on Health Care developed an online toolkit with brochures, explainers and a comparison toolkit (the brochure is also available in Spanish).
- Those needing additional help can reach out to "assisters" through Connect for Health Colorado.
- And One Colorado has developed helpful Buyer's Guides for patients identifying as LGBTQ.
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Call for primary care provider for Cancer Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Review Committee
The Cancer Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Grant Program, on behalf of the Colorado Board of Health, is currently seeking to fill a primary care provider position to serve on the legislatively-mandated grant program Review Committee. Applications are due on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Please see the vacancy announcement and application form for more details. |
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Come together as a CMS community
Register today for our first regional summit of 2022 in Denver Jan. 21-22
The Colorado Medical Society has missed gathering in person, and we hope to do so in 2022! Make plans to join us for the first of four regional summits that will be held around the state next year.
Jan. 21-22 we will gather in Denver for:
- Education for practice managers Friday, Jan. 21
- An all-member reception with live music, great food and drinks, and camaraderie
- Education for all members on Saturday, Jan. 22 on diversity, equity and inclusion
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NCMS Virtual Education Series: Dec. 16, 12-1 p.m.
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Topic: Inequalities in end-of-life care and what physicians need to know when treating someone with a disability.
Speakers:
- Maurice Scott, MD, a hospice and palliative care physician
- Kim Jackson, DO, a family physician who identifies with a disability and works on health policy issues on behalf of the disabled community
- Julie Reiskin, LCSW, executive director of Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
This panel will address inequalities in end-of-life care and what physicians need to know when treating a patient with a disability. Registration is closed, but there is still time to plan to attend. Email paige_brophy@cms.org to register. |
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
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Lower your overhead costs with new partnership, “My Green Doctor” |
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My Green Doctor is the Colorado Medical Society’s new free practice management service to help offices, clinics, and outpatient centers “go green” and save money. My Green Doctor’s proven approach to environmental sustainability shows how to reduce overhead costs and waste. The program adds just five minutes to each office staff meeting. There are also free waiting room brochures that your office can download and print to help your patients and their families make wise choices that improve health. Your office will receive an attractive waiting room certificate just for registering. Start using this free membership benefit by asking your practice manager to register at www.MyGreenDoctor.org. You can do this! |
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Upcoming CMS meetings and events
All Colorado Medical Society committee meetings and events 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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Virtual Grand Rounds: The latest on Omicron and the Crisis Standards of Care - Wednesday, Dec. 15, 6-7 p.m. Register
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Employed Physicians Task Force - Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7-8 p.m. Register
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Physician Mindfulness Group Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 16, 6-7 p.m. Register
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CMS office closed - Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31
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Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) - Monday, Jan. 3, 6-7 p.m. Register
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Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Jan. 5, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Register
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Physician Wellbeing Committee - Thursday, Jan. 13, 7-8 a.m. Register
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CMS Regional Summit and Board of Directors Meeting (Denver) - Jan. 21-22. Register
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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2022 CMS Election: Call for nominations
The nomination period for the 2022 Colorado Medical Society Election is open through Jan. 31, 2022. The election will be held in August 2022. CMS encourages all members to consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for one of the open leadership positions: president-elect (one position) or AMA delegation (four positions). The election manual, which contains all of the information a potential candidate needs about the duties, eligibility, requirements and election process, is available on the CMS website. Read more here. |
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