The room block for CMS's Annual Meeting has been extended to Thursday, Aug. 25! Don't miss your chance to get the best deal on your lodging at the Village at Breckenridge or DoubleTree Breckenridge.

Register today to enjoy networking and social events, training to hone your leadership in a multicultural context, sessions on health care value and buprenorphine, and plenty of free time and optional activities to make this meeting your own. 

CMS election is open; your vote matters

The CMS election is open through Aug. 31. Each member gets one vote. Click the candidate names below to view their statements and CVs.

President-elect (two candidates running for one position; listed alphabetically)

• Omar Mubarak, MD, MBA
• Hap Young, MD

AMA Delegation (four candidates running for four positions)

• Dave Downs, MD, FACP, incumbent AMA Delegation
• Rachelle M. Klammer, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
• Katie Lozano, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
• Lee Morgan, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation

Read more about voting on the 2022 election page of CMS.org. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org.

Omar Mubarak, MD, MBA

Candidate for president-elect

Hap Young, MD

Candidate for president-elect

Find your voice in CMS; join a committee

Apply your expertise to a Colorado Medical Society committee! There are positions open on most committees with three-year terms beginning in September. We value lived experiences; find your community in CMS and add your voice. Read more about CMS committees and the procedure for appointments here. Let us know your interest through this Google form.

Alternative Payment Model for Primary Care (APM 1) forums (virtual)

When: Aug. 18, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13

Host: Department of Health Care Policy & Financing

More: HCPF will provide updates on the Alternative Payment Model for Primary Care (APM 1) and solicit feedback from stakeholders throughout the state to inform changes for program year 2023.

Register: Here

Addressing Adult Suicidal Ideation in the Primary Care Setting

When: Thursday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. MT 

Host: American Medical Association

More: Building off "Practical Strategies for Managing Suicidal Ideation & Reducing Risk," this pre-recorded webinar focuses on how primary care practices can address suicidal ideation within their adult patient population

Register: Here

Dismantling Stigma for All: Addressing Physician and Patient Mental Health and Suicide Risk

When: Monday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. MT 

Host: American Medical Association

More: This live, interactive forum will connect attendees with industry experts on suicidal ideation and physicians with lived experience to discuss solutions for dismantling the stigma around seeking mental health treatment. practices can address suicidal ideation within their adult patient population.

Register: Here

Addressing physician burnout (in person at CUSOM)

When: Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m.; dinner included

Host: Denver Medical Society and DMS Foundation

Speaker: Lotte Dyrbye, MD, CUSOM Chief Well-Being Officer (pictured)

More: Download the flyer here

Register by Sept. 16 by emailing info@denvermedsociety.org

HIPAA: What every provider should know and understand

When: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12-1 p.m.

Host: COPIC

More: 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

No RSVP required: Connect through this link - https://copic.zoom.us/j/7208586131 / Meeting ID: 720 858 6131. This seminar will be recorded and available for a limited time on the Courses & Seminars webpage.

CMS working for you: Comment letter on the Colorado Option Public Hearing Process

Colorado Medical Society leaders and staff continue to actively participate in the implementation of the Colorado Option, working toward the shared goal of improving access to affordable, high-quality health care. Most recently, CMS submitted a letter with the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians regarding the Colorado Option public hearing process. Read the letter here.

Northern Colorado physicians - talk in a safe space about physician issues; register for Living Room Conversations in Timnath

Register to join a small group of your peer physicians for Living Room Conversations, an in-person, casual, facilitated discussion on a topic of relevance to you.

Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7-9 p.m.

Location: The home of Donna Sullivan, MD, in Timnath (address and parking information distributed after successful registration)

More: Dress is casual. This event is one in a wellbeing series around the state. They are held in a physician's home and limited to a maximum of 12 physician participants. Light refreshments are provided.

RSVP: Here

Nominate the next recipient of the COPIC Humanitarian Award

Deadline Monday, Aug. 15! 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. 

The Colorado Medical Society is accepting applications for our Director of Membership! This is a dynamic position that benefits from strong sales and communications skills. Knowledge of medical associations is a plus but not required; we value lived experiences and the person who gets the job will receive the training and resources to succeed. An ideal candidate will bring a desire to build relationships with Colorado physicians, their practice managers and the staff you’ll work with. Please share this with any qualified candidate you know! Find the full description here. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org