Category: Articles
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Copic Comment: Navigating the difficult patient encounter
Read More: Copic Comment: Navigating the difficult patient encounterGerald Zarlengo, MD, Chairman & CEO, Copic Insurance Company Difficult patient encounters are something all medical providers may face and patient factors such as strong emotions, somatization, unrealistic expectations, and mental health issues commonly contribute to these. Additionally, we need to take into account environmental or situational factors such as busy patient schedules, multiple people…
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Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Simplifying growth for Colorado physicians
Read More: Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Simplifying growth for Colorado physiciansNoah Goldman, Founder and CEO, Clyck Running your practice is already a full-time job. Between patient care, administrative duties, and staying on top of industry changes, who has time to figure out marketing? But here’s the thing: patients today expect more than great care. They’re looking for convenient, digital-first experiences—and if they can’t find you…
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Final Word: Save Our Safety Net
Read More: Final Word: Save Our Safety NetRebecca Kornas, MD, FACEP, and Cody Belzley While most of the world has seemed to move on from the COVID crisis, Colorado’s health care safety net is still reeling from its impacts. We’re counting on Colorado’s lawmakers to chart a path forward to stabilize and secure the coverage programs and help providers who serve Colorado’s…
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CME Legislative Update
Read More: CME Legislative UpdateCME requirements for licensure: What you need to know During the 2024 legislative session of the Colorado General Assembly, representatives introduced House Bill, HB24-1153 Physician Continuing Education. The bill was finalized and signed by Gov. Jared Polis on June 4, 2024. The legislation became effective on August 7, 2024. What does this mean for physicians licensed in Colorado?…
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Free Colorado opioid training for 2025 licensure renewal through Copic
Read More: Free Colorado opioid training for 2025 licensure renewal through CopicCopic is pleased to announce that we will be offering two free, 1-hour CME presentations live via Zoom regarding opioids. Medical providers may use these presentations to meet the two hours of training requirements as stated by the Colorado Medical Board for licensure renewal in 2025. Per the Colorado Medical Board: Every physician and physician…
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Cap on out-of-pocket costs and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
Read More: Cap on out-of-pocket costs and Medicare Prescription Payment PlanGreat news: beginning in January 2025, all Medicare plans will include a yearly $2,000 cap on covered out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. The cap only applies to drugs that are covered by their Medicare plan, making it especially important for those with Medicare to review their plan to make sure their specific drugs are covered. If…
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AMA report: Consumers challenged by a decade of limited options in commercial health insurance markets
Read More: AMA report: Consumers challenged by a decade of limited options in commercial health insurance marketsIn Colorado, consumers have faced a decade of limited options for commercial health insurance, reflecting a troubling national trend of market concentration highlighted in the American Medical Association’s (AMA) 2024 study on competition. Colorado’s commercial health insurance markets remain highly consolidated, with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) of 2,037, indicating less competition than Arizona (2,281) but…
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Proposed cuts to Medicaid physician pay alarms advocates; how will they affect you?
Read More: Proposed cuts to Medicaid physician pay alarms advocates; how will they affect you?The Colorado Medical Society is actively monitoring state budget discussions that could impact physician payment for providing care to patients with Medicaid coverage. Governor Jared Polis has proposed a budget for FY 2025-26 that includes $74.6 million in cuts ($22.1 in state General Fund) to provider payments. That includes some $16.6 million in physician related…
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Election Day for Colorado physicians: Work sets a strong foundation for session
Read More: Election Day for Colorado physicians: Work sets a strong foundation for sessionSean Pauzauskie, MD, COMPAC chair, and Darlene Tad-y, MD, MBA, Council on Legislation chair The 2024 general election brought interesting developments for physician supporters in the statehouse, with 98 percent of COMPAC-endorsed candidates winning their bids for election or re-election. This strong showing is set to influence health care policy in practical and collaborative ways…
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Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Physician wellness through travel: Curating dream vacations with Cruise Planners
Read More: Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Physician wellness through travel: Curating dream vacations with Cruise PlannersFor physicians juggling demanding careers and family responsibilities, finding time to unwind can seem like a distant dream. But travel isn’t just a luxury – it’s a key component of wellness. This is where a personal connection with a trusted travel advisor can make all the difference, working with one person that truly gives you…