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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.
The 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. […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
In 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, […]
The 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 […]
Welcome 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]
When we embarked on our journey into medicine, we were prepared for challenges: the weight of high expectations, the relentless hours, the ongoing pursuit of knowledge, and the delicate dance with life, death and illness. Yet, amidst these anticipated trials, […]
A monumental session for physicians and patients The Colorado General Assembly concluded its 2024 legislative session on May 8, adjourning sine die. This session was marked by significant victories for physicians and patients alike, showcasing the power of organized advocacy […]
Physicians often cite advocacy as a top priority for the Colorado Medical Society and this year, I had the opportunity to see firsthand how pivotal this work is to our members and patients. Given our demanding day jobs, we depend […]
The Colorado General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, May 8. This session featured some of the most important priorities to physicians, and we would not have gained so many legislative wins without your help. Success by the numbers: HB24-1472: Raise Damage Limit […]
Updated May 8, 2024 In a May 1, 2024 communication, HCPF officially confirmed the fix to the initial hospital care code audit: “We have halted mailing on this audit and will ensure that no other notices are mailed for medical claims billed […]
As you know, the Colorado Medical Society—in partnership with Coloradans Protecting Patient Access (CPPA), COPIC and the Colorado Hospital Association—has been deeply engaged in a legislative effort to avoid potentially catastrophic ballot measures from the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) […]