Category: Articles
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Cover: Combine professional growth with an unforgettable getaway
Read More: Cover: Combine professional growth with an unforgettable getawayYou’re invited to the 154th Colorado Medical Society Annual Meeting Join the Colorado Medical Society and your peers from around the state in Breckenridge for the 154th CMS Annual Meeting Sept. 13-14. Attendees will experience cutting-edge programming on artificial intelligence, disaster preparedness, risk management and the latest on the evolving liability landscape, plus great food…
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President’s Letter: This year we delivered on the value of your membership
Read More: President’s Letter: This year we delivered on the value of your membershipAs I reflect on my year as president of the Colorado Medical Society (CMS), I am proud of the strides we made together. Our work showed the strength of our organization and the importance of your membership. When you receive your 2025 membership renewal notice in September, I hope you will be proud to continue…
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Nominate an exceptional physician for Copic’s Humanitarian Award
Read More: Nominate an exceptional physician for Copic’s Humanitarian AwardThe Colorado Medical Society is proud to support Copic in their award of the Copic Humanitarian Award, which is given to a physician who has shown outstanding volunteer medical services and contributions to their community. Nominations are accepted through Aug. 15. The recipient of the award designates a $10,000 dollar donation to a Colorado 501(c)(3)…
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Break away to Breckenridge: Bring the family and connect with friends while we educate and update you on the latest medical trends
Read More: Break away to Breckenridge: Bring the family and connect with friends while we educate and update you on the latest medical trendsRegister today to join us Sept. 13-15 for CMS’s signature event of the year where colleagues, thought leaders, students, and supporters come together as a community to champion medicine in Colorado. Here are a few highlights of the 154th Annual Meeting: We welcome your ideas for making this event truly memorable, so reach out to membership@cms.org and…
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Finding your place: Your pathway to committees and community
Read More: Finding your place: Your pathway to committees and communityThe Colorado Medical Society seeks physicians and medical students of all walks of life, perspectives, backgrounds, practice settings, career stage and geographic location to volunteer to join a CMS committee. Most committees have open positions starting in the fall, and all CMS committee meetings have a virtual option. Terms for most committees are three years, and members…
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Final Word: From the exam room to Colorado law
Read More: Final Word: From the exam room to Colorado lawIn the recent legislative session, House Bill 24-1058 Protect Privacy of Biological Data made history by passing both chambers with near unanimity. On April 17, it became the first law of its kind in the nation, signed by Governor Polis, and made national headlines. By way of this legislation, I have come to realize that…
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Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Favorite Health Care Staffing
Read More: Partner in Medicine Spotlight: Favorite Health Care StaffingThe health care labor shortage is a staffing crisis we can no longer ignore. While most people attribute the staffing shortage to COVID-19, the truth is that it was an issue long before the pandemic and will continue to be an issue long after. Factors that contributed to the labor shortage The aging population As…
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2024 CMS Annual Meeting preview
Read More: 2024 CMS Annual Meeting previewWelcome to the 154th Colorado Medical Society Annual Meeting in beautiful Breckenridge September 13 and 14, 2024. Join us at CMS’s signature event of the year where colleagues, thought leaders, students, and supporters come together as a community to champion medicine in Colorado. Most important, this special event is an opportunity for CMS to get…
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COPIC Comment: COPIC Medical Foundation – 2024 grants
Read More: COPIC Comment: COPIC Medical Foundation – 2024 grantsThe COPIC Medical Foundation was established in 1991 with the goal of creating a nonprofit that could support our mission of improving medicine in the communities we serve. Today, the Foundation’s efforts extend across multiple states, have impacted the lives of many, and provided more than $11 million in funding to improve patient care and…
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2024 physician priorities survey
Read More: 2024 physician priorities surveyThe Colorado Medical Society consistently polls members to tailor our services to your needs. Your input guides how we adapt to the ever-changing health care landscape. CMS conducted a survey in the first quarter of 2024, polling member and non-member physicians to gauge how Colorado physicians perceive CMS and our value. Physicians — both members…