Category: Articles
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When diseases of “the poor” stop innovation
Read More: When diseases of “the poor” stop innovationIyana Malik, BSN, RN; Randall Reves, MD During one of my medical school clinical rotations in Colorado, a patient presented with months of dyspnea, hemoptysis, fevers, night sweats, and weight loss. The patient’s chest CT showed findings suggestive of miliary tuberculosis (TB). When I discussed including TB on my differential diagnosis, my suggestion was dismissed…
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Copic Comment: Giving back to improve patient care
Read More: Copic Comment: Giving back to improve patient care2026 Copic Medical Foundation grants Gerald Zarlengo, MD Chairman & CEO Copic Insurance Company At Copic, we believe our role extends beyond medical liability insurance to help strengthen the systems that patients and clinicians rely on. This belief led to the creation of the Copic Medical Foundation in 1991, which was established as a nonprofit…
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Partner Spotlight: The financial blind spot most doctors don’t know they have
Read More: Partner Spotlight: The financial blind spot most doctors don’t know they haveMichael Jerkins, MD, M.Ed.,President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Medical training prepares you to take exceptional care of patients, but it often leaves little time to focus on the financial side of your life, leading to unnecessary stress. Here’s what you need to know about equipping yourself with the financial knowledge and tools you need. …
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Final Word: 14 peaks and the climb back
Read More: Final Word: 14 peaks and the climb backTracee Metcalfe, MD On Oct. 5, 2024, I stood on the summit of Shishapangma in Tibet and became the first American woman, and third American ever, to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. It had taken nearly 10 years and 21 expeditions to get there. But the harder climb, the one no one…
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Be in Control of Your Financial Future: Student Loan Strategies for Physicians
Read More: Be in Control of Your Financial Future: Student Loan Strategies for PhysiciansBe in Control of Your Financial Future: Student Loan Strategies for Physicians Are you a resident, fellow, or early-career physician navigating the complexities of student debt and financial planning? Join us for an engaging live webinar designed specifically for you—packed with practical guidance to help you build a strong financial foundation while managing your student…
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Revised disease reporting regulations, webpage, and posters
Read More: Revised disease reporting regulations, webpage, and postersThe Colorado State Board of Health approved amendments to 6 CCR 1009-1: Epidemic and Communicable Disease Control regulation in January 2026. Those changes officially took effect March 17, 2026. The amendments are focused on clarifying disease reporting roles, methods, and time frames, as well as adding language that defines and encourages reporting via electronic methods. CDPHE disease…
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Securing Your Retirement: Comprehensive Long-Term Care Coverage with Universal Life
Read More: Securing Your Retirement: Comprehensive Long-Term Care Coverage with Universal LifeThe financial reality of aging often includes the potential need for long-term care (LTC) services, which are typically not covered by standard health insurance. Planning for this significant expense is one of the most important financial decisions you can make, and it provides a gift of security to your family. The Transamerica Universal Life with…
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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…