The largest organization of physicians in Colorado, CMS champions health care issues that improve patient care, promote physician professional satisfaction and create healthier communities in Colorado.
Each 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 […]
The 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), […]
Colorado 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 […]
The 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. […]
Ahead of respiratory virus season, the American Medical Association (AMA) encourages everyone to stay up to date with their vaccinations to help lower the risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses. The AMA recommends everyone 6 months and older — except […]
Exclusive 10%* discount for CMS members – streamline tasks, reduce burnout. As an independent practice owner, you wear countless hats. We know the administrative burden, staff shortages, and ever-changing regulations often overshadow the true joy of patient care. In fact, […]
By Mary Jo Heins, Medicare Insurance Help, CMS Partner in Medicine In my 15 years of doing Medicare, this is unprecedented. Insurance companies are reeling and terminating/discontinuing Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans have a service area based on the […]
Action Steps presented by www.cred2bill.com As you are aware, credentialing and billing are deeply interdependent, and recent updates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) effective July 1, 2025, have introduced changes that impact this relationship particularly […]
The Colorado Medical Society (CMS) joined nine state-level organizations representing patients, physicians and hospitals in a letter in support of the proposed emergency regulation ensuring COVID-19 vaccines are covered as a preventive service. “Clear guidance, dependable coverage, and equitable access […]
Provided by: David Higgins, MD, MPH, FAAPAAP-CO Vice President As respiratory virus season approaches, the American Academy of Pediatrics has published an evidence-based immunization schedule that includes updated guidance for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 immunizations for children and adolescents from birth to […]
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and CDPHE are taking action to help ensure Coloradans can access the updated COVID-19 vaccine. CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Ryan issued Public Health Order 25-01 and CDPHE Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ned Calonge issued a complementary statewide standing […]
The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response and the Office of STI, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are proposing changes to 6 Code of Colorado Regulations 1009-1 (6 CCR 1009-1): Epidemic […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 15, 2025Contact: Kate Alfano, Director of Communications, Colorado Medical SocietyPhone: 720-859-1001Email: kate_alfano@cms.org Denver, Colo. – The Colorado Medical Society is proud to launch Your Care is at our Core, a new communications and advocacy strategy, in […]
Jack L. Berry, MD In the end, it’s all about people’s lives. How to make them live better, how to make them live longer, and sometimes it’s about how to save them even though in doing so one can’t make […]
Kim Warner, MD, CMS President This will be my last President’s letter as my term ends in September. It has truly been an honor to serve my fellow physicians over the past year, which has gone entirely too quickly. I […]
Scott Humphreys, MD Historically, medicine and business were purposefully separated. The physician fulfilled their obligation to ethics and their community, and a fair reimbursement was expected. Advertising was not necessary – everyone knew where to find their local doctor or […]
This year’s meeting offers outstanding educational sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking with fellow physicians. It’s also a chance to step away from the daily grind, recharge in the stunning Colorado mountains, and spend meaningful time with colleagues – friends, […]
Report from the June 2025 AMA Annual Meeting Rachelle Klammer, MD Your elected delegation of Colorado physicians traveled to Chicago in June to represent you at the American Medical Association House of Delegates meeting and conduct other business on your […]
Cecilia Comerford-Ames,CMS Communications and Marketing Manager Every year, the Colorado Medical Society Foundation (CMSF) proudly awards scholarships to promising future physicians. CMSF offers two distinguished scholarships: the Rural Track Scholarship and the Gilchrist Student Leadership Scholarship. The Rural Track Scholarship […]
Gerald Zarlengo, MD, Chairman & CEO Copic Insurance Company Since the early years of Copic, we have recognized not only the importance of, but the need for legislative advocacy in medicine and health care delivery. It has become progressively harder […]
Amisha Singh DDS, EdDl Although all health care fields share a common goal of improving patient health, individual disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health have traditionally developed in isolation due to differences in education, licensing, reimbursement models, physical […]
Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association Thanks to the persistent and highly effective advocacy work of the Colorado Medical Society (CMS), its partner specialty societies, and a CMS-led coalition of patient stakeholders, Colorado has enacted a prior authorization reform […]
Long-term care options are available for Colorado Medical Society members. Enrollment is open now Quick summary: Seventy percent of individuals 65 and older will need long-term care. The best time to prepare financially for your own long-term care is now. Why? Because your health […]
H.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 […]
New 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 […]
Mary 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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 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 […]
CMS 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 […]
The 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 […]
Medicaid 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 […]
As 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 […]
Colorado physicians should be aware of an important change in Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for medical license renewals. Starting with the 2027 renewal cycle, physicians will be required to complete at least 30 hours of approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ […]
Kim Warner, MD, CMS President Advocacy is the backbone of our profession. It shapes policy, protects our ability to care for patients, and ensures that health care policy is heavily influenced by physicians: the people who understand it best. It […]
Kate Alfano, CMS Director of Communications At Clinica Family Health and Wellness, actions taken over the past year tell a devastating story – one that is unfolding across Colorado. Medicaid disenrollments have driven thousands of patients into the ranks of […]
Marc Glickman, FSA, CLTC Life insurance and long-term care insurance traditionally serve two different but essential purposes in financial planning. Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones after you pass away, while long-term care insurance helps cover the […]
Kim Vadas, MABMH, CHCP, FACEHP, CMS Director of Continuing Medical Education and Recognized Accreditor Programs The Colorado Medical Society’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program aims to enhance learners’ awareness, knowledge, competence, and performance across several critical domains. These key areas […]
Scott A. Humphreys, MD, Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program I have interviewed thousands of physicians over decades; everyone was foundationally affected by how their life was shaped during medical training. It’s a period marked by immense growth, but also […]
Gerald 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 […]
Noah 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 […]
Rebecca 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 […]
CME 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 […]
Copic 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 […]
Great 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 […]
In 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 […]
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 […]
Sean 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. […]
For 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 […]
Copic and the Colorado Medical Society (CMS) are proud to announce that William Wright, MD, MSPH, FAAFP, is the 2024 recipient of the Copic Humanitarian Award. Dr. Wright is a family medicine physician recognized for his dedication to physician peer […]