Category: Articles
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MultiPlan Litigation Update June 2026: CMS presses forward in MultiPlan litigation over alleged rate suppression
Read More: MultiPlan Litigation Update June 2026: CMS presses forward in MultiPlan litigation over alleged rate suppressionColorado Medical Society (CMS) is a plaintiff in the In re MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation, a federal antitrust case alleging that MultiPlan and major health insurers colluded to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates paid to physicians and other providers. CMS is seeking an immediate end to this anti-competitive conduct. On June 24, Judge Kennelly denied the defendants’…
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Colorado primary races signal high stakes for physicians and patients
Read More: Colorado primary races signal high stakes for physicians and patientsDan Jablan, CMS lobbyist Colorado voters acted yesterday during the primaries delivering two different signals. Democrats pushed toward the party’s sharpest-elbowed challengers, rejecting Washington insiders, while Republicans may have steadied around establishment candidates, hoping safer bets can finally end their drought. Given the way many districts around the state are drawn, the winners of many…
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Multiplan update: May 2026
Read More: Multiplan update: May 2026The Colorado Medical Society is a plaintiff in the In re MultiPlan Health Insurance Provider Litigation, a federal antitrust case alleging that MultiPlan and major health insurers colluded to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates paid to physicians and other providers. CMS is seeking an immediate end to this anti-competitive conduct. At the May 15 case management…
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Colorado physicians shape national policy at AMA meeting
Read More: Colorado physicians shape national policy at AMA meetingDelegation report highlights Colorado leadership, policy wins and opportunities for members to bring ideas to the national stage Colorado physicians, residents and medical students traveled to Chicago June 5-10 for the American Medical Association Annual Meeting, where more than 700 physician and medical student delegates gathered to debate policy, elect leaders and set priorities for…
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COVER: From crisis to collaboration: Strengthening rural health care in Colorado
Read More: COVER: From crisis to collaboration: Strengthening rural health care in ColoradoPractical steps for physician-led partnerships – workforce, technology and advocacy – that help rural facilities remain viable while improving access and outcomes. Kevin Stansbury, MS, JD, FACHE, and Kenneth Blake, MD, FASCRS Rural health care in the United States is at a critical inflection point, and Colorado offers a stark example of the challenges. An…
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President’s letter: Addressing mental health in medicine
Read More: President’s letter: Addressing mental health in medicineBrigitta Robinson, MD, FACS President, Colorado Medical Society Mental health has been a theme throughout my medical career, whether it was named that or not. Like many physicians, I learned early that stress was part of the job. Long hours, high stakes, and constant responsibility have always been present – especially in surgery and academic…
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Steady advocacy, lasting impact: CMS and the 2026 legislative session
Read More: Steady advocacy, lasting impact: CMS and the 2026 legislative sessionCecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager When the 2026 legislative session adjourned on May 13 sine die under the Gold Dome it closed a session where numerous issues were defined less by dramatic headlines and more by high stakes policy decisions that directly affect how medicine is practiced in Colorado. Much of the work…
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Physician health programs: More different than you might think
Read More: Physician health programs: More different than you might thinkScott Humphreys, MD Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program Last month, Physician Health Programs (PHPs) from the United States and Canada met in Baltimore for our annual educational conference. Every year when I attend this meeting, I come away with the same thought: we are fortunate in Colorado to have such a robust PHP. What…
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Colorado moves past stigma in medical licensing, but some work remains
Read More: Colorado moves past stigma in medical licensing, but some work remainsBobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association Removing stigmatizing language on Colorado’s medical licensing application is essential to support physicians at every stage of their careers. The Colorado Legislature agreed to that premise last year by enacting Colorado House Bill 25-1176. This law ensures that the Colorado medical licensing application is free from stigmatizing and…
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Voices of the candidates for election to the Colorado delegation to the American Medical Association
Read More: Voices of the candidates for election to the Colorado delegation to the American Medical AssociationEach year the Colorado Medical Society holds a leadership election, asking members to elect a President-elect and six of the 12 members of the Colorado Delegation to the American Medical Association. These delegates work for you on the national level, and you are encouraged to read their candidate statements to inform your vote. Each CMS…