Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources for CMS members
MOST RECENT
- Oral COVID-19 medication
March 14, 2022 - Federal CMS guidance on omnibus COVID-19 health care staff vaccination interim final rule
December 30, 2021 - Pfizer Vaccine Shelf-Life Extension
December 21, 2021 - Suggestions for a safe winter holiday season
December 21, 2021 - Increase in vaccine reimbursement for Health First Colorado Medicaid members
December 20, 2021
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Care protocols & guidance
- COVID-19 Payer Issues
- COVID-19 Physician Wellness
- COVID-19 Financial support
- COVID-19 Telehealth
- COVID-19 PPE/supplies
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Workforce issues
- COVID-19 General
Colorado COVID-19 Tracker
Discussion forum
Town Hall Webinars
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April 21, 2021 Town Hall - Vaccine Access and Legislative Update
(1 hr 22 min) -
January 27, 2021 Town Hall - COVID 19 Listening Session with Leadership
(1 hr 05 min) - January 13, 2021 Town Hall - COVID 19 Vaccine Update
(1 hr 29 min) -
November 19, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hour 27 min)
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May 20, 2020 Town Hall
(56 min)
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May 6, 2020 Town Hall
(59 min)
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April 22, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 03 min)
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April 15, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 07 min)
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April 7, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 04 min) | View slides
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April 1, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 02 min)
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March 25, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 29 min)
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March 18, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 35 min)
Virtual Grand Rounds
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The latest on Omicron and crisis standards of care
December 15, 2021 (1 hr 03 min)
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Current COVID-19 landscape: Vaccines, mandates and medical ethics
November 10, 2021 (1 hr 39 min)
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Behavioral Health Task Force
December 2, 2020 (1 hr 39 min)
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
November 11, 2020 (1 hr 20 min)
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Putting Your Patient at the Center of Care: Serious Illness Conversations and Symptom Management in a Time of COVID-19
July 28, 2020 (1 hr 35 min)
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COVID-19 Treatments
June 10, 2020 (1 hr 31 min)
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Safe office practices post-COVID-19
May 13, 2020 (1 hr 34 min)
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COVID-19 Testing
April 29, 2020 (1 hr 29 min)
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Colorado Crisis Standards of Care
April 13, 2020 (1 hr 35 min)
CDPHE Contact Information
For local public health agencies and healthcare providers only:
- From Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., please call 303-692-2700.
- For after-hours, holidays, and weekends, please call 303-370-9395.
For general questions about COVID-19:
- Call CO-HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911.
- You can also email COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.
Latest updates:
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May 13, 2022: Potentially Significant Drug Interactions, including Contraindicated Drugs (PAXLOVIDTM)
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March 14, 2022: Oral COVID-19 medication
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December 29, 2021: Federal CMS guidance on omnibus COVID-19 health care staff vaccination interim final rule
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December 21, 2021: Pfizer Vaccine Shelf-Life Extension
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December 20, 2021: Increase in vaccine reimbursement for Health First Colorado Medicaid members
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December 15, 2021: Virtual Grand Rounds: The latest on Omicron and Crisis Standards of Care
COVID-19 Workforce issues
CHA
State of Colorado
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EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2020 038 Ordering the Temporary Suspension of Certain Statutes and Rules to Expand the Healthcare Workforce for Hospitals and Other Inpatient Treatment Facilities Due to the Presence of COVID-19, 4/15/20
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State of Colorado COVID-19 Volunteer Response website.
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DORA Information about reinstating, renewing, or temporary practice for healthcare workers not currently licensed in Colorado but who are assisting in the care of patients.
CDPHE
MGMA
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MGMA released the following summary of the key provisions in the federal stimulus package impacting medical practices.
CDC
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CDC Guidelines for healthcare professionals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. 3/7/20
Other
- Federal “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”: key provisions affecting employers.
- ABIM increases flexibility to maintain certification: Any physician who is currently certified and has a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirement due in 2020—including an assessment, point requirement or attestation—will now have until the end of 2021 to complete it.