Did you miss CMS's Colorado Option webinar? |
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The latest Virtual Grand Rounds webinar by the Colorado Medical Society delved into the Colorado Option and how it will affect physicians this year and beyond. We welcomed Kyla Hoskins, MPH, and Kyle Brown, PhD, from the Division of Insurance, and CMS outside counsel John Conklin, for an in-depth discussion and lively Q&A. |
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This program is a CMS member benefit; we ask that you not forward this recording to others. |
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CMS-member medical students hold virtual Day at the Capitol
Members of the Colorado Medical Society Medical Student Component (MSC) held a successful virtual Day at the Capitol on Feb. 17, learning best practices in advocacy and the latest on the issues, and putting those skills to use in meetings with legislators. Thank you to those who participated!
“It was an awesome experience to meet with our legislators and really feel like they care about the opinions of medical students in their state.”
- Zach Miller, RVU, Class of 2024
“It was a wonderful experience learning how to lobby and advocate with legislators. They were incredible receptive to our voices as medical students and provided us great conversation on important healthcare policies.”
- Courtney Olson, CUSOM, Class of 2024
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Continuing CMS's new member spotlight series
A Q&A with Ken Finn, MD, board-certified PMR physician in Colorado Springs
"The “paying it forward” mentality runs strong in my family, and I would strongly encourage young doctors and medical providers to consider medical mission work early in their careers, due to the rewards gained. Practicing medicine in raw form does not happen in this day and age of managed care, particularly in the face of our current pandemic. It is simply you and your patient (and likely a translator) and your desire to help. No managed care, no paperwork, no billing headaches, and no prior authorizations!"
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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.
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Six spots remain for Living Room Conversations in Denver
Do you need to talk about how the pandemic has affected you? The Colorado Medical Society Committee on Physician Wellbeing invites you to join the first-ever Living Room Conversations, "Taking our pandemic pulse," March 9, 7-9 p.m., in central Denver. Living Room Conversations is an in-person, casual, facilitated discussion hosted in a physicians' home and open to physicians only. Register for the Denver event 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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National Doctors' Day is March 30
Celebrating you with two events
In honor of National Doctors' Day, this year the Colorado Medical Society will hold two events to celebrate you:
- We will hold a virtual blood drive, with locations around the state, Wednesday, March 30 through Friday, April 8, encouraging physicians, health care staff and patients to give blood in honor of doctors.
- We will hold an e-recycle event where you can recycle your tablets, cell phones, laptops and computer towers securely and at no cost to you.
Watch for more information in the March 16 ASAP e-newsletter, website and our social media platforms.
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Survey: Current issues in fentanyl treatment
The Colorado Consortium’s Provider Education Work Group is looking for feedback on current issues in fentanyl treatment. This survey should take no more than five minutes of your time, and will give the group valuable information on the current state of fentanyl use and treatment in provider practices around Colorado. Please forward to any other prescribers in your practice. For more information on this survey or how this data will be used, contact Susanna.Cooper@CUAnschutz.edu. |
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Internal Medicine Physician - Opportunity for an Internist to join our outpatient, multi-specialty, clinic full time, at Estes Park Health, located in Estes Park, Colorado. Read more here.
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Practice for sale in Rifle, Colo. Call 970-625-5521 for more information.
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Position available: Family Practice or Internal Medicine trained physician in Southern Colorado. Read more here.
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El Paso County, Colorado - Medical Director, Part Time. Details here.
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
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Shanahan's Steakhouse, 5085 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237 |
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Ob/gyns: Save the date for AAGL annual meeting
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists will hold their annual scientific meeting December 1-4, 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Aurora, Colo. AAGL is the premiere minimally invasive GYN surgical society. The scientific program includes post-graduate courses, expert panel discussions, debates and surgical tutorials. This is a must for anyone interested in advancing their GYN surgical skills, and it's in Colorado this year. Find more information on AAGL.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, March 2, 6-8 p.m. Register
- For physicians interested in health care policy and the inner workings of the legislature
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Living Room Conversations (Denver) - Wednesday, March 9, 7-9 p.m. Register
- For physicians in the Denver metro area who would benefit from a check-in about the pandemic and their wellbeing
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CMS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee - Wednesday, March 23, 6-7 p.m. Register
- For physicians interested in DEI and advancing our DEI strategic plan
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Council on Legislation - Wednesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m.; registration coming soon
- For physicians interested in health care policy and the inner workings of the legislature
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Physician Mindfulness Group - Thursday, March 17, 6 - 7 p.m. Register
- For physicians who want to being practicing mindfulness or continue to improve their skills in wellbeing and resilience
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CMS Regional Summit and Board of Directors Meeting - April 22-24, 2022, Fort Collins; registration coming soon
- For physicians to enjoy in-person (hopefully) camaraderie, education and exploring a cool northern Colorado town
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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