Category: Articles
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Cover: Practice viability is patient care
Read More: Cover: Practice viability is patient careProtecting Colorado physicians’ ability to practice Cecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager Practice viability is not an abstract policy concept – it is the foundation that allows physicians to care for patients, sustain their practices, and have successful and satisfying careers. From downcoding and prior authorization barriers to insurer consolidation and regulatory overreach, the…
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Legislative update:Affordability takes center stage
Read More: Legislative update:Affordability takes center stageCecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager Colorado lawmakers convened in January for the 2026 legislative session, and affordability is the defining theme shaping debates under the Gold Dome. A persistent state budget deficit, election-year politics, and uncertainty around federal health policy are converging to influence nearly every major issue – from Medicaid and insurance…
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Navigating a complex legal landscape in health care
Read More: Navigating a complex legal landscape in health careRecent Colorado Supreme Court decisions and their impacts on physicians Coloradans Protecting Patient Access Two recent Colorado Supreme Court rulings, Bianco v. Rudnicki and Gresser v. Banner Health, bring significant changes to the state’s medical liability environment. These decisions clarify language in Colorado’s Health Care Availability Act (HCAA). In doing so, they broaden financial liability…
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What is Central Line and how does it benefit you?
Read More: What is Central Line and how does it benefit you?Central Line: A communications platform for Colorado Medical Society members Central Line is one of CMS’s premier member benefits, a communications platform designed to lead to member engagement and governance. This innovative platform, the first of its kind among state medical societies, brings member voices directly into the CMS boardroom, ensuring a more inclusive and…
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Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Less time doing data entry = more patients
Read More: Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Less time doing data entry = more patientsBen Walker, CEO Ditto Transcripts Physicians and health care professionals at every level face an increasing number of required tasks. Unfortunately, many of these tasks take time away from direct patient care. Medical professionals work diligently on behalf of their patients, using every available procedure, drug, or technique to achieve the best possible outcome. Why…
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From loss to calling: What rural medicine gave me when I needed it most
Read More: From loss to calling: What rural medicine gave me when I needed it mostAnnie Boesiger The summer my dad passed away, I was scheduled to shadow Dr. Wong in Ogallala, Neb., for two weeks as part of an assignment for the rural and wilderness track at Rocky Vista University. However, instead of following Dr. Wong that summer, I would send him an email explaining that my dad had…
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Copic Comment: Recalls and warnings – Risk management considerations
Read More: Copic Comment: Recalls and warnings – Risk management considerationsGerald Zarlengo, MD Chairman & CEO Copic Insurance Company From time to time, the FDA, manufacturers, and other agencies issue recalls or serious warnings about devices, drugs, instruments and other health-care-related products. When one of these notices impacts your medical practice, it is important to follow a comprehensive process and document all the steps you…
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Final Word: The limits of resilience and wellness
Read More: Final Word: The limits of resilience and wellnessMichael H. Gendel, MD Medical Director Emeritus,Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP) I’m sure you’ll be shocked to hear that the wellbeing of physicians is not at the top of the list of the priorities of your workplace. Sure, you thought when you were medical students and trainees that once you were out in the world,…
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Physicians, medical students and legislators connect at 2026 CMS Legislative Night
Read More: Physicians, medical students and legislators connect at 2026 CMS Legislative NightThank you to the many members who joined us Feb. 11 for the 2026 CMS Legislative Night. The evening began with a informative session at the Colorado Capitol. Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet set the stage for a thoughtful discussion about the policy landscape ahead and Sen. Kyle Mullica and Rep. Lindsay Gilchrist shared insights into…
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CMS advocacy update: Federal antitrust case could impact Colorado physicians’ payments
Read More: CMS advocacy update: Federal antitrust case could impact Colorado physicians’ paymentsThe Colorado Medical Society (CMS) is closely monitoring a major federal antitrust lawsuit that could have significant financial implications for physicians and health care facilities across Colorado—particularly those who have been paid out-of-network rates by large commercial insurers. The lawsuit targets MultiPlan—recently rebranded as Claritev—and several of the nation’s largest health insurance companies, including UnitedHealth,…