Through our articles, resources and multiple communications CMS offers ongoing educational services to its members and their practices.
CMS members often identify advocacy as an important aspect of their CMS membership. Our challenge has been promoting statewide physician involvement, a key piece of CMS advocacy strategy. The following are just a few of the advocacy opportunities available to CMS members.
During the legislative session (January to May each year):
During elections (each summer through the first week of November):
Thank you for your involvement!
Friday, May 10, 2019
President’s letter: My story of policy, politics and possibility
Friday, May 10, 2019
Cover: Hard-fought legislative session adjourns
Big wins in patient safety and prior authorization and big changes in out-of-network billing
Friday, May 03, 2019
Hard-fought legislative session adjourns: Big wins with a major disappointment
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Professional review sunset report draws sharp response from plaintiff attorneys
Friday, February 01, 2019
Metro-area legislators and physicians convene for dialogue on liability and professional review
Monday, January 28, 2019
Push pays off: DORA changes licensing application questions at urging of CMS and medical schools
Friday, January 25, 2019
Final Word: Physicians of all specialties and career stages will be needed this legislative session
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Physicians urge the renewal of the Colorado Professional Review Act
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Preparing for the gathering storm of the 2019 legislature
Tuesday, January 01, 2019
A look at the top issues facing physicians in the 2019 General Assembly
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Legislative success
CMS celebrates strong 2018 legislative session
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Final Word: Four concrete ways physicians can engage in advocacy right now
Thursday, March 01, 2018
The AMA is the voice of medicine: Become a member and make a difference in federal advocacy
Thursday, March 01, 2018
AMA advocacy conference
Colorado physicians travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators, get updates on national health care issues
Thursday, March 01, 2018
Forming relationships
Panel of congressmen and physicians discuss the importance of knowing your elected officials