All Coloradans age 16+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 2 |
Gov. Jared Polis announced at a press conference yesterday that the general public will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination starting Friday, April 2. Find more information from CDPHE on where your patients can get vaccinated here. Access Colorado Medical Society resources for physicians and patients here. |
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Celebrating you this National Doctors' Day |
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Today is National Doctors' Day! In celebration of all of our physician members today and every day, the Colorado Medical Society presents our "Thank You" video originally produced for the 2020 CMS Annual Meeting. This still-timely video features notable Colorado faces expressing their sincere gratitude to you for your work through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Thank you!
Plus: The Northern Colorado Medical Society released a special National Doctors' Day episode of their podcast stethoSCOPE featuring NCMS Physician of the Year Bernard Birnbaum, MD. Listen here.
And many past presidents of the Colorado Medical Society were on the Capitol grounds today as Rep. Yadira Caraveo, MD, and Rep. Matt Soper read a proclamation honoring all Colorado physicians.
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From left: Deb Parsons, MD; Lee Morgan, MD; David Markenson, MD; Sen. Rhonda Fields; Dave Downs, MD; Rep. Matt Soper; Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD; and CMS CEO Bryan Campbell. |
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CMS is proud to launch Partners in Medicine
Bringing trusted, vetted, valuable resources to CMS members
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The Colorado Medical Society is excited to launch our new Partners in Medicine (PIM) Program. Founded in 2020, Partners in Medicine is a forum to develop an open dialogue and connection between industry leaders and physician members of the Colorado Medical Society in the furtherance of patient care and helping physicians achieve personal and professional satisfaction.
CMS has partnered with a host of respected and leading health care industry and wellness providers to offer services in many areas of physician need. Current offerings cover HIPAA compliance, practice staffing and management, mental health resources, financial assistance and advice, telehealth, billing, transcription and even travel planning. And we’re growing, adding new Partners throughout the year! Read more here. |
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Continuing Education Opportunities |
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Northern Colorado Medical Society, with support from Colorado Medical Society, presents the next event in the NCMS Virtual Education Series:
"The Health of LGBTQ Persons"
- Common terminology
- Known health disparities
- Legal and policy issues affecting the health of LGBTQ persons
- Recommendations to improve health
Speaker: Carl G. Streed, MD, MPH, Boston University School of Medicine
April 15, 12-1 p.m.
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available
Full accreditation information available on the registration page
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Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention's:
"Lunch and Learn Series"
Register today to attend!
Topics include:
substance use disorder
pain management
benzodiazepines
buprenorphine
and more!
Didactic session followed by a Q&A.
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available for each session
Full accreditation information available on each registration page
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AAP Colorado's Annual CME
A virtual event
Friday, April 9, 2021
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Full-day CME conference will include presentations on:
STDs and teenagers
firearm safety
vaping
antibiotic prescribing
managing anxiety and depression
and more!
6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Children’s Hospital Colorado is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Children’s Hospital Colorado designates this Other activity (Internet Live Course) for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Quick Poll:
Are your patients showing hesitancy for the COVID-19 vaccine?
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Call for applications: Primary Care First Model Cohort 2
Primary care practices in Colorado are eligible and encouraged to apply for Cohort 2 of the Primary Care First (PCF) Model from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The deadline is April 30, 2021. Read more here.
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Women's Wellness Connection is looking for advisory board member
Apply for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) program Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCSP) advisory board. The advisory board recommends guidelines for the services of the WWC program and rules and regulations as necessary. Deadline to apply: April 9, 2021.Visit cdphe.colorado.gov/bccsp for the application and more information. |
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Sharps disposal program looking for hosts for take-back boxes, partners for mail back program
The CDPHE Medication Take-back Program is working to find locations and organizations to host a collection kiosk for the new CDPHE sharps/needle take-back program. Read more here. |
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Medical Students news roundup: Networking event and scholarship |
Registration is opening soon for White Coat Wisdom, a virtual event sponsored by the Colorado Medical Society that brings med students face-to-face with physician leaders to learn about managing debt, public health, the business of medicine and more. It will be held May 8, 6-8:30 p.m.
Third- and fourth-years: Last chance to apply for the inaugural Alfred D. Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship. The deadline is April 1 and the prize is $5,000. More information and application here. |
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Partners in Medicine Lunch and Learn series
Webinar: Coding 101 with RPM Medical Billing - April 22, 12 p.m.
Colorado Medical Society is proud to present the first program in the new CMS Partners in Medicine Lunch and Learn Series. Join CMS and RPM Medical Billing on April 22, 2021, 12-1 p.m. for "Coding 101, Landmark changes to E/M office coding effective Jan. 1, 2021." More information and link to register here. |
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine |
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Improve your mindfulness: Participate in monthly meetings of the CMS Physician Mindfulness Group
Next meeting: Thursday, April 15, 6 p.m. via Zoom
Guest speakers: Elizabeth and Stephen Robinson from EvenPulse
Save the date for future meetings: May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16.
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Looking for a new group to join this Spring? Join the Northern Colorado Medical Society physician book club!
Virtual discussion: Monday, April 19, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom
Moderator: Dr. Briana Money, NCMS board member
Book: "Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness and Humanity by Dr. Ronald Epstein," a groundbreaking, intimate exploration of how doctors think and what matters most
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Upcoming CMS Committee Meetings |
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All Colorado Medical Society committee meetings are open to all CMS members. Find the latest list of events on the CMS events webpage, cms.org/events. Here are a few of our upcoming meetings and events. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org.
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Council on Legislation Meeting - Wednesday, March 31, 6-8 p.m. Register here
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*Special* CMS Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, April 1, 6-7 p.m. Register here
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Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 7, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register here
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Physician Wellbeing Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 8, 7-8 a.m. Email dianna_fetter@cms.org for connection information
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Physician Mindfulness Group Meeting - Thursday, April 15, 6-7 p.m. Register here
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Committee on Health Care Value Meeting - Tuesday, April 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Register here
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Council on Legislation Meeting - Wednesday, April 28, 6-8 p.m. Registration link coming soon
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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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine |
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The following slate of CMS-member physicians have been approved by the CMS Nominating Committee and Board of Directors for the 2021 CMS election, to be held in August. Go to the election webpage of CMS.org to read their candidate statement and CV.
President-elect (one candidate running for one position)
Patrick Pevoto, MD, R.Ph, MBA
AMA Delegation (eight candidates running for eight positions)
Dave Downs, MD, FACP, incumbent AMA Delegation
Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Jan Kief, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Rachelle M. Klammer, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Lynn Parry, M.Sc., MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Brigitta Robinson, MD, FACS, incumbent AMA Delegation
Mike Volz, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
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Here are some ways to get the most out of your CMS membership this year:
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