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Last night's polls saw overwhelming support for pro-physician candidates. Of the 56 COMPAC endorsed candidates in Colorado's primaries, 54 will be on the ballot in November.
Thank you to our physician volunteers across the state, who have been hard at work interviewing candidates from all political parties and helping COMPAC make decisions on which candidates to support this election. Endorsements are based upon a candidate's stance on priority policy issues, the demographics of the district, and local physician sentiment. Interviews will continue in preparation for the general election November 8.
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View the endorsement list here.
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Find your district and who currently represents you by entering your home address here.
For more information on the interview and endorsement process, or with questions about contributing to COMPAC, contact Emily Bishop, CMS Director of Government Affairs, at emily_bishop@cms.org.
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Statement by CMS President Mark B. Johnson, MD, MPH
CMS expresses deep concern about Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
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The Colorado Medical Society joins many other organizations representing physicians in expressing deep concern about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson on Friday, June 24 that overturned Roe v. Wade. The ruling removes protections that have prevented inappropriate government intrusion into the practice of medicine and the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship.
CMS has long-standing policy on abortion that supports health education and the distribution of safe, effective methods of family planning. The termination of pregnancy is a recognized medical procedure wrapped in moral and ethical implications, and we are steadfast in the conviction that these and other medical care decisions rightly belong within a safe, trusted patient-physician relationship. This ruling runs afoul of these bedrock beliefs and CMS opposes any intrusion in the practice of medicine or inference by the government into the patient-physician relationship.
While Colorado law protects an individual’s right to an abortion, it continues to be critical that we support Coloradans’ right to access needed medical care, support physicians’ ability to practice medicine, respect medical decision-making that occurs in the context of the patient-physician relationship, and support individuals and families in order to promote the health, wellbeing, and autonomy of all Coloradans.
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All Colorado Medical Society committee meetings and events are open to all CMS members. Find the latest list of events on the CMS events webpage, cms.org/events. Upcoming meetings are listed below. Email membership@cms.org for more information.
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Scope of Practice Committee (virtual) - Thursday, June 30, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Email emily_bishop@cms.org to register
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Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Committee (virtual) - Wednesday, July 6, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Email amy_goodman@cms.org to register
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (virtual) - Thursday, July 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Register
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Living Room Conversations (in person) - Wednesday, July 13, 7-9 p.m. Register
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July CMS Board of Directors Meeting (in person or virtual) - July 22, 1-5 p.m. Denver. Register
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CMS Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Meeting (in person) - Sept. 16-18, Breckenridge; save the date - more information coming soon
Registration is required for most meetings; non-members or those unable to be identified at the time of virtual meetings may be removed. Unsure if you are a CMS member? Email membership@cms.org.
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