Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources for CMS members
MOST RECENT
- Oral COVID-19 medication
March 14, 2022 - Federal CMS guidance on omnibus COVID-19 health care staff vaccination interim final rule
December 30, 2021 - Pfizer Vaccine Shelf-Life Extension
December 21, 2021 - Suggestions for a safe winter holiday season
December 21, 2021 - Increase in vaccine reimbursement for Health First Colorado Medicaid members
December 20, 2021
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
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April 21, 2021 Town Hall - Vaccine Access and Legislative Update
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January 27, 2021 Town Hall - COVID 19 Listening Session with Leadership
(1 hr 05 min) - 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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The latest on Omicron and crisis standards of care
December 15, 2021 (1 hr 03 min)
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Current COVID-19 landscape: Vaccines, mandates and medical ethics
November 10, 2021 (1 hr 39 min)
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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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May 13, 2022: Potentially Significant Drug Interactions, including Contraindicated Drugs (PAXLOVIDTM)
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March 14, 2022: Oral COVID-19 medication
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December 29, 2021: Federal CMS guidance on omnibus COVID-19 health care staff vaccination interim final rule
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December 21, 2021: Pfizer Vaccine Shelf-Life Extension
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December 20, 2021: Increase in vaccine reimbursement for Health First Colorado Medicaid members
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December 15, 2021: Virtual Grand Rounds: The latest on Omicron and Crisis Standards of Care
Governor Jared Polis announces COVID-19 vaccine to open to general public April 2nd
March 29th, 2021: Governor Jared Polis announces COVID-19 vaccine will open to general public on April 2nd
Governor Jared Polis gave an update on Monday, March 29th that the Colorado general public will begin to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, April 2nd. The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for those age 16+, and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been approved for those age 18+.
People in all previous phases, 1A, 1B.1, 1B.2, 1B.3 and 1B.4 are still eligible to receive the vaccine at any time.
The Governor announced the goal that everyone in the general public that wants a vaccine, can get a vaccine within 6-8 weeks following the April 2nd launch date. Be sure to stay updated on locations of vaccinations, including the large vaccination clinics that have opened across the state. There are five community vaccination sites that are open and a sixth is set to open April 1 (these are the large-scale drive through sites). These are listed below by county:
- ADAMS- Dick’s Sport Goods Park
- MESA- Grand Junction Convention Center
- EL PASO- Broadmoor World Arena
- LARIMER- The Ranch Events Complex
- PUEBLO- State Fairgrounds
- DENVER- Ball Arena (opening April 1)
For hours, more information, and to find other locations for patients to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please click here.
Other important notes for physician members:
- The governor gave a reminder that patients may have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment, but they can begin scheduling their appointment Friday, April 2nd. CMS is here to support you how we can when it comes to making sure you have all the resources you need for conversations surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine with your patients. Please view and use the Ad Council’s “It’s Up To You” social media campaign we have partnered with, among other organizations like the AMA. If you would like to have a social media/digital consult on how you can best use this tool on your website, social media, etc. please email membership@cms.org. Don’t forget you can also visit www.cmswhatsyourwhy.com to learn more!
- A priority for vaccinating Coloradoans remains in equity clinic work. A total of 111 clinics have been completed and over 75 scheduled in communities throughout Colorado. 30,440 doses in these clinics are scheduled through April 6th.
- Mobile vaccine buses to become available—Four mobile vaccination sites designed to reach underserved areas will launch in May and will work to vaccinate Coloradoans through June. These mobile clinics were designed to help serve rural and other minority areas. The schedule will be posted soon, but they are set to begin in Southeastern Colorado.