Category: Articles
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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,…
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Colorado Chooses Vaccines responds to federal childhood vaccine changes
Read More: Colorado Chooses Vaccines responds to federal childhood vaccine changes“You can’t copy/paste public health: No evidence that skipping or delaying vaccines would benefit U.S. children” Sean O’Leary, M.D., M.P.H., a national vaccine expert who heads Colorado Chooses Vaccines, released the following statement on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026: “Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to alter the U.S. childhood…
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CMS now accepting applications for the Foundation Rural Track Scholarship
Read More: CMS now accepting applications for the Foundation Rural Track ScholarshipEach year, the Colorado Medical Society Foundation (CMSF) awards medical school scholarships to students who are in good academic standing finishing their first or second year of a rural medicine track or program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine or the Rocky Vista University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Awards in the past few…
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CMS accepting applications for the 2026 Alfred D. Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship
Read More: CMS accepting applications for the 2026 Alfred D. Gilchrist Student Leader ScholarshipThe deadline to apply for the Alfred D. Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship is April 1. Scholarships will be awarded in May/June 2026. This application asks for experience in organized medicine, and requires the applicant to upload a personal statement (500-word limit), letter of recommendation and CV. A headshot is optional. Responses can be edited after submission.…
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About Colorado Chooses Vaccines
Read More: About Colorado Chooses VaccinesColorado Chooses Vaccines is a broad, statewide coalition of healthcare providers, public health leaders, and community organizations working together to protect vaccine access and trust. The Colorado Medical Society joined the coalition in October 2025. At a time when federal guidance is unpredictable, and misinformation spreads quickly, we’re uniting to ensure Coloradans can count on…
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Colorado Chooses Vaccines: As CDC promotes false vaccine claims, Coloradans can still find accurate info
Read More: Colorado Chooses Vaccines: As CDC promotes false vaccine claims, Coloradans can still find accurate infoEven as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes false vaccine claims, Coloradans have access to accurate information about vaccine safety and where to get vaccines. Colorado Chooses Vaccines is deeply concerned by the recent changes to the CDC’s Autism and Vaccines webpage, which now promotes the false claim that vaccines cause…
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Colorado Chooses Vaccines – Response to CDC changes to Autism and Vaccines webpage
Read More: Colorado Chooses Vaccines – Response to CDC changes to Autism and Vaccines webpageThe Colorado Medical Society is a member of the Colorado Chooses Vaccines coalition. Colorado Chooses Vaccines is deeply concerned by the recent changes to the CDC’s Autism and Vaccines webpage, which now promotes the false claim that vaccines cause autism. This update is not based on scientific evidence. CDC career scientists did not initiate or endorse…
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Answering the call: Why physician engagement matters more than ever
Read More: Answering the call: Why physician engagement matters more than everBrigitta Robinson, MD, FACS From the moment I entered medical school, I discovered something that would shape my entire career: medicine is not just practiced in exam rooms and hospitals – it is shaped in board rooms, committee meetings, and legislative arenas. As a first-year medical student, I was invited to attend my first meetings…
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Applications Open: AMA Foundation’s Scholarship and Physician Awards Accepting Submissions
Read More: Applications Open: AMA Foundation’s Scholarship and Physician Awards Accepting SubmissionsThe AMA Foundation would like to highlight two applications that are now open and accepting submissions. For medical students: The AMA Foundation’s 2026 Physicians of Tomorrow (PoT) Scholarships cycle is open! The deadline to apply is Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. MT. With 18 scholarship categories in a variety of focus areas, the AMA Foundation awards…