ASAP e-newsletter: Jan. 5, 2022
Helping physicians when you need help: Marshall and Middle Fork Fires
The Colorado Medical Society is here to help physicians when you need help. If you have been displaced due to the Marshall and Middle Fork fires and CMS can help support you, your patients or your practice, please email membership@cms.org or call 720-859-1001.

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UPDATE: January Regional Summit moves to an all-virtual event

Due to the unpredictable nature of the omicron of COVID-19, the Colorado Medical Society has made the difficult decision to postpone the in-person aspects of the January Regional Summit and Board of Directors Meeting. With this choice to postpone gathering and move most sessions online, we remain committed to our members, your patients and the health of the public. Registration is still available for our virtual professional development sessions for practice managers and CMS Board of Directors meeting. See our updated agenda here.
CMS wants to hear how we can continue to be your best partner and to find your roadmap to the best use your membership.

Are you interested in scheduling a listening session?
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Be inspired by CMS's new member spotlight series
First feature: Vinh Chung, MD, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon in southern Colorado

"As physicians, we must know how to influence our patients towards health. Knowing the right answer is not enough. We must lead them through the process of attaining health.

"We must also lead our team to deliver effective and efficient medical care. Being the smartest or the highest-ranking person is not enough. We must inspire and lead our team to move towards a clearly defined vision of what excellent medical care looks like."
The Colorado Medical Society is proud to launch the CMS member spotlight in 2022. Do you want to be spotlighted this year? Contact enews_editor@cms.org to self-nominate or to nominate one of your colleagues.
CMS in the media: “After 20 years, it’s clear that marijuana is not ‘medicine’”

CMS President Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH, penned an opinion article that was published by The Colorado Sun on Jan. 4, 2022.

"Can we please stop the charade that 'medical' marijuana is medicine? The FDA has not studied and ensured its safety and effectiveness. The dosage is not checked, certified and controlled. Physicians do not prescribe it. Pharmacies do not dispense it. Politics, not science, has determined it is 'safe' to distribute."
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.
Classified ad placements are only open to CMS members. Place your open job by emailing membership@cms.org.
Medicaid increases COVID-19 vaccine reimbursement
Retroactively effective to Sept. 1, 2021, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) authorized a payment of $61.77 for the administration of the first two doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Health First Colorado Medicaid members, $41.18 for additional doses, and an additional $35 for vaccine administration within the member’s home or residence. Read more here.
Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
CMS members only – Financial planning event
Please join SHJ Wealth Advisors for an exclusive educational dinner for Colorado Medical Society members only to discuss the process of financial planning. The presentation will highlight each component of a financial plan, as well as some details to consider when developing each aspect. Whether you are looking for some guidance on how to begin, or just to review the plan you already have in place, the presentation will have something for everybody. 
 
What: Dinner and financial planning presentation
When: Feb. 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Shanahan’s Steakhouse, 5085 S. Syracuse St. Denver, CO 80237
 
RSVP to dan@shwj.com; please include your name and contact information.
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.

  • Physician Wellbeing Committee - Thursday, Jan. 13, 7-8 a.m. Register

  • Scope of Practice Committee - Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Contact emily_bishop@cms.org to register

  • Physician Mindfulness Group Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 20, 6-7 p.m. Register

  • CMS Regional Summit and Board of Directors Meeting (virtual) - Jan. 21-22. Register

  • Council on Legislation - Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m. Register

  • Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Feb, 2, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Contact amy_goodman@cms.org to register

  • Committee on Professional Education and Accreditation (CPEA) - Thursday, Feb. 3, 4 - 5 p.m. Contact gene_richer@cms.org to register

  • Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs (CEJA) - Monday, Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m. 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.
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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