Virtual Grand Rounds: CMS decodes the Colorado Option for physicians |
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Health insurers are beginning to build networks for their Colorado Option plans. Be prepared for these contract negotiations; find out all you need to know at a members-only Virtual Grand Rounds webinar hosted by the Colorado Medical Society, Monday, Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m.
Physicians can earn up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Non-physicians with at least one CMS-member physician in their practice are welcome to attend.
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Launching Living Room Conversations - a casual members-only wellness program
The Colorado Medical Society Committee on Physician Wellbeing is launching the pilot program of Living Room Conversations, an in-person, casual, facilitated discussion of a topic of relevance to CMS member physicians. The first Living Room Conversations, "Taking our pandemic pulse," will be held in central Denver on March 9, 7-9 p.m. and is limited to 12 participants. Register here!
Don't live in the Denver metro area? CMS plans to coordinate Living Room Conversations in communities throughout the state. Reply to this email to join our interest list to be notified of upcoming dates and locations.
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CMS is exploring the feasibility of a job board, where members could post open positions that would be shared on CMS.org and in our e-newsletters.
Would you use this resource if need arose and the price is right?
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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.
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Supporting childhood vaccines
The Colorado Medical Society supports routine vaccinations for Colorado kids, to keep kids, their families, and our communities healthy! That’s why we’ve teamed up with CDPHE to help kids stay up to date on childhood vaccines this year. We’re spreading the word to our physician members and hope you can use these materials in your practices, too. Find materials you can use at childvaccineco.org.
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Share flu vaccine resources with your patients
Colorado reported an 11.1 percent increase in flu vaccine doses given last year – a jump in 220,000 people! Let’s keep the momentum going. Encourage all of your patients to get the flu vaccine to protect their loved ones and our community. Share this helpful site with your patients: fluvaxcolorado.org. |
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From the AMA
Racial and Health Equity: Concrete STEPS for Health Systems
A new AMA STEPS Forward™ toolkit, “Racial and Health Equity: Concrete STEPS for Health Systems,” offers five steps for physicians in medium and large health systems to advance health equity. The toolkit helps motivated leaders develop a shared understanding and commitment, set data-driven goals, and embark on a journey of continuous learning and improvement for racial justice and health equity.
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Medical students: Apply for Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship
The Colorado Medical Society is accepting applications for the Alfred Dr. Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship. Third- and fourth-year medical students who have demonstrated a significant leadership contribution to organized medicine are eligible for a scholarship award. Preference will be given to students who are active with CMS or a component medical society. Click here for the application packet. Apply by April 1. Questions? Email dianna_fetter@cms.org. |
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Practice for sale in Rifle, Colo. |
A longtime internal medicine physician in Rifle, Colo., will retire in the next year and is looking for a physician to take over the practice who is committed to serving a rural population. The sale of the practice includes the building. If interested, please call 970-625-5521. |
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Position available: Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained physician in Southern Colorado |
An exciting new primary care position is now available for a Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained physician to join an established outpatient clinic practice in beautiful Southern Colorado! The practice sees a variety of patients from Pediatrics to Geriatrics and is focused on providing personalized and exceptional patient care. Read more here.
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El Paso County, Colorado - Medical Director, Part Time |
Salary: $100.00 - $115.00 Hourly
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Public Health
Job Number: 22048
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Job board ads are only open to CMS members. Place your job listing by emailing membership@cms.org.
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
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Practice management service, “My Green Doctor” - free with discount code |
The My Green Doctor practice management program is about practices becoming environmentally sustainable and creating healthier communities. The new website makes it even easier to learn how your office will save money by “going green”. Ask your practice manger to register as a Partner Society member and to use the new CMS member discount code MGDCOMS to save $60 instantly and make the program free for your entire practice: https://www.MyGreenDoctor.org. |
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Upcoming CMS meetings and events |
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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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Council on Legislation - Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m. Register
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Virtual Medical Student Day at the Capitol - Thursday, Feb. 17. 6:30-8 p.m. Register
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Physician Mindfulness Group Meeting - Thursday, Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m. Register
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CMS Virtual Grand Rounds: CMS decodes the Colorado Option for physicians - Monday, Feb. 28, 6-7 p.m. Register
Registration is required for most committee 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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