Finding your place
Your pathway to committees and community
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The Colorado Medical Society seeks physicians of all walks of life, perspectives, backgrounds, practice settings, career stage and geographic location to volunteer to join a CMS committee. All committees have open positions starting in fall 2021, and all meetings will have a virtual option. Terms for most committees are three years, and members can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, with exceptions. You belong here; we urge you to find your place in CMS, and let us know where you are willing to apply your expertise. Explore committees and procedure for appointments here. |
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Are you up to the challenge? Donate to COMPAC for a chance to win big! |
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The Colorado Medical Society Political Action Committee (COMPAC) Board of Directors challenges all physicians and friends of medicine to contribute to COMPAC and the Small Donor Committee (SDC) in advance of the 2021 elections to shore up reserves for vital advocacy efforts that protect the profession. Anyone who contributes and/or refers a friend between now and Oct. 1 will be entered into two raffles for the chance to win an iPad or dinner at Elway's Steakhouse.
Any individual 18 and older can contribute. Contribution limits apply: $50/year to the SDC, $625/election cycle to COMPAC. If you think you may have met the contribution limit already, contact emily_bishop@cms.org. No minimum contribution required to enter.
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Partners in Medicine Lunch & Learn webinar
Cyber Security -- a Growing Risk for Medical Practices - July 20, 12-1 p.m.
Much has changed over the past few years regarding cyber risk, and incidents are rising. Learn about different types of cyberattacks, what practices can do to mitigate their risk of an attack, and key features of COPIC's cyber liability coverage. Join CMS for our next Partners in Medicine Lunch & Learn webinar: Cyber Security -- A Growing Risk for Medical Practices - July 20, 12-1 p.m.
Save the date for next month's webinar: Aug. 23 - Growing your practice with presenters from Patient Pop.
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Education: The key to the Medicare Insurance/Outstanding Healthcare Combo
- Free Zoom Medicare education twice monthly
- Critical for all the 64 1/2 year olds in your practice
Mary Jo Heins is a former medical practice manager and past president of Colorado MGMA. As an independent Medicare insurance agent, she now helps people with all facets of Medicare -- objectively and fee free.
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Continuing Education Opportunities |
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A live virtual workshop you can do from anywhere, with recording available after session
Navigating the Whirlwind: Burnout, COVID-19 and Your Personal Path Forward - July 15, 6 p.m.
Northern Colorado Medical Society, with support from Colorado Medical Society, will host a live virtual workshop on Thursday, July 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. MST with world renowned speaker Dike Drummond, MD, the Happy MD. He will walk you through an interactive, high energy live workshop teaching you how to recognize and prevent burnout, lower stress and build a more balanced life.
Even if you cannot attend live, all registrants will receive the recording. 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available for those who attend live or watch the recording. Full accreditation statement and objectives on the registration page.
NCMS thanks Presenting Sponsor UCHealth for making this event possible. |
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Change in vaccine policy to be made permanent
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) changed immunization reimbursement policy during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The change allowed reimbursement to providers who administered the COVID-19 vaccine to Health First Colorado Members under 19, even though providers received the vaccine outside of the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program. The emergency policy allows providers to be reimbursed for administering any vaccine they receive from the federal government at no cost. HCPF now plans to make this reimbursement policy permanently. Please contact Christina Winship at christina.winship@state.co.us with any questions or concerns. |
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Primary care providers: View CDPHE webinar on COVID-19 vaccine program |
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Did you miss the June 28 COVID-19 Vaccine Program webinar hosted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)? Watch a recording here. View the presentation slides here. Access the primary care provider communications toolkit here. |
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Health care costs webinar series:
Data to Drive Decisions - July 15 and Aug. 19
CIVHC recently launched Data to Drive Decisions, a series of presentations featuring actionable and relatable data and analytics, designed to show state agencies and policymakers the resources available to help them spur transformation and improve the lives of all Coloradans.
A recording of the first webinar, CO APCD Insights Dashboard, Race/Ethnicity, & Socioeconomic Data - Current and Future Capabilities, is available here (YouTube link).
Upcoming topics (subject to change)
July 15 – Improving Population Health - Low Value Care in Colorado and County/DOI-Specific Metrics in the Community Dashboard ( register here)
Aug. 19 – Efforts to Transform the Way Care Is Delivered and Paid for in Colorado: Medicare Reference Based Pricing and Data to Support Employer Alliances ( register here) |
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In-person summer and fall events from your state and local medical societies |
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In-person events are coming back! The Colorado Medical Society will host an in-person event at Wings Over the Rockies in Denver in conjunction with our virtual 151st Annual Meeting, Sept. 17-18. Save the date; more information coming soon.
Four component societies of the Colorado Medical Society are also planning in-person events, and CMS encourages . Unsure of your component society? Email membership@cms.org. |
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Colorado Medical Society
Friday, Sept. 17
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Boulder County Medical Society
Thursday, July 22
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Northern Colorado Medical Society
Saturday, Aug. 14
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Foothills Medical Society
Saturday, Aug. 7
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Mesa County Medical Society
Tuesday, Sept. 14 (virtual option available)
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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 a full list of events here: cms.org/events.
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Physician Mindfulness Group meeting - Thursday, July 15, 6-7 p.m. Register
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Committee on Value in Health Care - Tuesday, July 27, 6 p.m. Register
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Colorado Medical Society Board of Directors meeting - Friday, July 30, 1-5 p.m. Register
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Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register
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*Save the date* - Colorado Medical Society Virtual Annual Meeting - Sept. 17-18; NEW: In-person social at Wings Over the Rockies in Denver, Friday, Sept. 17 -- details 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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CMS members: Watch for your ballot on Sunday, Aug. 1 |
All CMS members are eligible to vote for the 2021-2022 CMS leaders. Get to know the candidates now by reading their candidate statements, CVs and candidate profiles on the election page of CMS.org.
One candidate is running for CMS president-elect:
- Patrick Pevoto, MD, R.Ph, MBA.
Eight candidates are running for the Colorado delegation to the American Medical Association:
- 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
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. |
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Here are some ways to get the most out of your CMS membership:
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