Category: Articles
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Passage of H.R. 1 triggers significant changes to health care financing in Colorado
Read More: Passage of H.R. 1 triggers significant changes to health care financing in ColoradoH.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – was signed on July 4. It is arguably the most impactful bill on health care financing in a decade. According to KFF and reported by the Colorado Sun: “Colorado will be among the hardest hit states…. Federal spending on Medicaid in Colorado will be cut…
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Colorado physicians successfully pass national resolution protecting patients’ neural data
Read More: Colorado physicians successfully pass national resolution protecting patients’ neural dataNew American Medical Association policy defines neural data collected by neurotechnologies and supports regulatory efforts to protect privacy and security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Kate Alfano, Director of Communications, Colorado Medical SocietyPhone: 720-859-1001 [DENVER, COLORADO, June 2025] — The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates unanimously adopted a new policy at their 2025 Annual Meeting…
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Medicare Enrollment Alert from Medicare Insurance Help: June 2025
Read More: Medicare Enrollment Alert from Medicare Insurance Help: June 2025Mary Jo Heins, Medicare Insurance Help The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tasked with enrollment for: in addition to administering the Social Security programs. If you search online for average enrollment times for Medicare, most sources say 2-6 weeks. The “party line” given by SSA representatives (reading from a script) is 60 days. Here’s what’s…
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Your Care is at Our Core: Gathering patient stories
Read More: Your Care is at Our Core: Gathering patient storiesThe Colorado Medical Society would love to learn more about positive patient experiences, and the importance of the physician/patient connection happening right now in our communities. Do you have a story we can feature? Complete the form below to share your story. We recommend you share information such as: None of the questions are required,…
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Call for nominations: Resident/Fellow representative on the CMS Board of Directors
Read More: Call for nominations: Resident/Fellow representative on the CMS Board of DirectorsThe Colorado Medical Society seeks a resident or fellow to self-nominate to run for election to the CMS Board of Directors. Self-nominate by emailing president@cms.org with a brief statement of interest including your residency program and expected date of completion. The deadline to apply is July 31, and CMS aims to install a new resident/fellow…
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Your Care is at our Core: Gathering physician stories
Read More: Your Care is at our Core: Gathering physician storiesThe Colorado Medical Society recently launched a campaign to renew patient trust in physicians, and we need your stories about positive patient experiences. Your stories will illustrate the importance of the physician/patient connection. Will you share with us? Follow this link to share your thoughts on the prompts below; none of the questions are required,…
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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…