Plan to join the Colorado Medical Society for the Annual Meeting, our signature event of the year! We are back in person in Breckenridge, Sept. 16-17. Our lodging room blocks at the Village at Breckenridge and DoubleTree Breckenridge are open for reservations, and close Aug. 16!

This energizing weekend will feature:

• Great social events including a semi-formal Presidents' Gala and dedicated networking time
• Education on inclusion in leadership, best practices in pain management, legal considerations in medicine, and more
• The opportunity to present your research at our poster contest
• Sunday funday for you to enjoy Breckenridge with golfing, hiking, professional family photos, shopping and more

Interested in joining a CMS committee? Self-nominations are currently being accepted

Have you considered applying your expertise to a Colorado Medical Society committee? There are positions open on all committees with three-year terms beginning in September. CMS encourages physicians of all walks of life, perspectives, backgrounds, practice settings, career stage and geographic location to find your community and add your voice. You belong here; find your place in CMS and make a bigger difference in medicine. All committee meetings are open for all CMS members to attend. View upcoming meetings below and plan to "audit" one you might be interested in joining! Read more about CMS committees and the procedure for appointments here.

CMS election opens on Monday; watch your email for your electronic ballot

All CMS members are eligible to vote for the 2022-2023 CMS leaders. Get to know the candidates now by reading their candidate statements, CVs and candidate profiles on the election page of CMS.org. All ballots will be cast electronically during the election period (Aug. 1-31); members will receive their ballot at the email address CMS has on file for you. If you want to change your email address, please contact membership@cms.org to update your information. Taking the opportunity to vote affirms the significant commitment of our organization to engage all members in the governance process. If you have questions about the voting process, don't hesitate to reach out.

Mandate requiring uniform credentialing application repealed

During the 2022 Colorado legislative session, Senate Bill 22-226, which focused on programs to support the health care workforce, was passed. It included an amendment that repeals the Health Care Credentials Uniform Application Act. Effective May 18, 2022, health care professionals will not be required to maintain a Colorado Health Care Professional Credentials Application (CHCPCA) and health care entities will not have to use these applications as part of their credentialing process. Find more information here. 

Upcoming virtual seminars focused on key legal issues in health care: Aug. 10 and Sept. 14

​​​​​The 21st Century Cures Act: Access to Medical Records; Wednesday, Aug. 10, 12-1 p.m. The Information Blocking Rule creates a paradigm shift on how medical professionals are required to respond to requests for copies of medical and billing records from patients, health care providers, and others who should have access. This seminar will review the requirements of the new rule, discuss potential trouble areas, and highlight ways to maintain compliance.

HIPAA Basics: What Every Provider Should Know and Understand; Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12-1 p.m. Dive into the world of HIPAA rules and regulations and learn how to prevent violations and errors. This is a great program for training and annual review education.

Connect to both programs through this link: https://copic.zoom.us/j/7208586131 / Meeting ID: 720 858 6131. No RSVP is necessary. Seminars will be recorded and available for a limited time on the Courses & Seminars webpage.

Nominate the next recipient of the COPIC Humanitarian Award

The COPIC Humanitarian Award is presented annually to honor a physician for volunteer medical services and contributions to their community. COPIC specifically looks to recognize those individuals who unassumingly volunteer outside the spectrum of their day-to-day lives. The recipient of the award designates a $10,000 donation from COPIC to be provided to a health care-related 501(c)(3) organization within their respective state. If you know a worthy candidate, please nominate him or her for this award. Find more information here. 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available nationwide

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, including substance use crisis or thoughts of suicide, can get confidential support 24/7 by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration 988 Partner Toolkit for information and resources.