Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources for CMS members
MOST RECENT
- Gov. Polis and CDPHE vaccine update
January 13, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccine update for physicians
January 4, 2021 - Reminder: COVID-19 claims health insurers must cover
November 25, 2020 - COVID-19 update: November executive and public health orders
November 20, 2020 - New AMA-CMS PSA urges three key actions as COVID-19 cases spike
November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Care protocols & guidance
- COVID-19 Payer Issues
- COVID-19 Physician Wellness
- COVID-19 Financial support
- COVID-19 Telehealth
- COVID-19 PPE/supplies
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Workforce issues
- COVID-19 General
Colorado COVID-19 Tracker
Discussion forum
Town Hall Webinars
- January 13, 2021 Town Hall - COVID 19 Vaccine Update
(1 hr 29 min) -
November 19, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hour 27 min)
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May 20, 2020 Town Hall
(56 min)
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May 6, 2020 Town Hall
(59 min)
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April 22, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 03 min)
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April 15, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 07 min)
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April 7, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 04 min) | View slides
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April 1, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 02 min)
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March 25, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 29 min)
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March 18, 2020 Town Hall
(1 hr 35 min)
Virtual Grand Rounds
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Behavioral Health Task Force
December 2, 2020 (1 hr 39 min)
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
November 11, 2020 (1 hr 20 min)
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Putting Your Patient at the Center of Care: Serious Illness Conversations and Symptom Management in a Time of COVID-19
July 28, 2020 (1 hr 35 min)
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COVID-19 Treatments
June 10, 2020 (1 hr 31 min)
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Safe office practices post-COVID-19
May 13, 2020 (1 hr 34 min)
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COVID-19 Testing
April 29, 2020 (1 hr 29 min)
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Colorado Crisis Standards of Care
April 13, 2020 (1 hr 35 min)
CDPHE Contact Information
For local public health agencies and healthcare providers only:
- From Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., please call 303-692-2700.
- For after-hours, holidays, and weekends, please call 303-370-9395.
For general questions about COVID-19:
- Call CO-HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911.
- You can also email COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.
Latest updates:
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January 14, 2021: Physician Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccine Update (Webinar, 1 hr 29 mins)
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January 13, 2021: Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution from Governor Jared Polis
COVID-19 Workforce issues
CHA
State of Colorado
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EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2020 038 Ordering the Temporary Suspension of Certain Statutes and Rules to Expand the Healthcare Workforce for Hospitals and Other Inpatient Treatment Facilities Due to the Presence of COVID-19, 4/15/20
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State of Colorado COVID-19 Volunteer Response website.
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DORA Information about reinstating, renewing, or temporary practice for healthcare workers not currently licensed in Colorado but who are assisting in the care of patients.
CDPHE
MGMA
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MGMA released the following summary of the key provisions in the federal stimulus package impacting medical practices.
CDC
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CDC Guidelines for healthcare professionals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. 3/7/20
Other
- Federal “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”: key provisions affecting employers.
- ABIM increases flexibility to maintain certification: Any physician who is currently certified and has a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirement due in 2020—including an assessment, point requirement or attestation—will now have until the end of 2021 to complete it.