Category: Articles
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Marketplace survey giveaway
Read More: Marketplace survey giveawayCMS and AMA are conducting a survey on current marketplace conditions to gather opinions from physicians like you to support us in our lobbying and advocacy efforts. We are requesting your help to respond to this survey and to encourage your colleagues to do so as well. A high response rate is vital as we…
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Take Action: Protect Medicaid and the Physician Workforce
Read More: Take Action: Protect Medicaid and the Physician WorkforceThe U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted a reconciliation bill (PDF) that includes important first steps to stabilize Medicare physician payments. However, we are deeply concerned with the impact that other provisions in the legislation will have on our ability to continue to care for our most vulnerable patients. Now is the time to contact…
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Help protect Medicaid – join our national texting campaign
Read More: Help protect Medicaid – join our national texting campaignMedicaid is under threat. You can help protect it – one text at a time. We’re calling on physicians like you and other health care providers to take action in a critical moment for our patients. Congress is considering deep cuts to Medicaid – threatening care for veterans, seniors, rural hospitals, and working families. These…
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The Value of Simplified Issue Life Insurance with a Long-Term Care Benefit
Read More: The Value of Simplified Issue Life Insurance with a Long-Term Care BenefitAs a medical professional, planning for the future is crucial, not just for your patients but for your own well-being and that of your loved ones. Simplified issue life insurance with a long-term care benefit can be a valuable addition to your financial plan. Seven Reasons to Purchase Life Insurance with a Long Term Care…
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CME requirements for licensure: What you need to know now
Read More: CME requirements for licensure: What you need to know nowColorado physicians should be aware of an important change in Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for medical license renewals. Starting with the 2027 renewal cycle, physicians will be required to complete at least 30 hours of approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ every two years. This new requirement, established by 2024 legislation, marks a significant shift in…
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President’s Letter: The power of advocacy in Medicine
Read More: President’s Letter: The power of advocacy in MedicineKim Warner, MD, CMS President Advocacy is the backbone of our profession. It shapes policy, protects our ability to care for patients, and ensures that health care policy is heavily influenced by physicians: the people who understand it best. It is also the top member benefit of the Colorado Medical Society, and one all Colorado…
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COVER – A budget crisis: Looming cuts threaten care for the most vulnerable patients
Read More: COVER – A budget crisis: Looming cuts threaten care for the most vulnerable patientsKate Alfano, CMS Director of Communications At Clinica Family Health and Wellness, actions taken over the past year tell a devastating story – one that is unfolding across Colorado. Medicaid disenrollments have driven thousands of patients into the ranks of the uninsured, forcing deep cuts to essential services and threatening communities’ access to care. Clinics…
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Understanding universal life insurance with a long-term care rider
Read More: Understanding universal life insurance with a long-term care riderMarc Glickman, FSA, CLTC Life insurance and long-term care insurance traditionally serve two different but essential purposes in financial planning. Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones after you pass away, while long-term care insurance helps cover the costs of extended medical care as you age. Understanding how these two types of coverage…
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Keeping Colorado physicians at the forefront: The value of accredited CME
Read More: Keeping Colorado physicians at the forefront: The value of accredited CMEKim Vadas, MABMH, CHCP, FACEHP, CMS Director of Continuing Medical Education and Recognized Accreditor Programs The Colorado Medical Society’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program aims to enhance learners’ awareness, knowledge, competence, and performance across several critical domains. These key areas include patient safety, professional accountability, quality improvement, patient access to care, and current medical and…
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Cultivating wellness in medical training
Read More: Cultivating wellness in medical trainingScott A. Humphreys, MD, Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program I have interviewed thousands of physicians over decades; everyone was foundationally affected by how their life was shaped during medical training. It’s a period marked by immense growth, but also profound challenges. These years can set the tone for your career—not only in how you…