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.
Practical steps for physician-led partnerships – workforce, technology and advocacy – that help rural facilities remain viable while improving access and outcomes. Kevin Stansbury, MS, JD, FACHE, and Kenneth Blake, MD, FASCRS Rural health care in the United States is […]
Brigitta Robinson, MD, FACS President, Colorado Medical Society Mental health has been a theme throughout my medical career, whether it was named that or not. Like many physicians, I learned early that stress was part of the job. Long hours, […]
Cecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager When the 2026 legislative session adjourned on May 13 sine die under the Gold Dome it closed a session where numerous issues were defined less by dramatic headlines and more by high stakes […]
Scott Humphreys, MD Medical Director, Colorado Physician Health Program Last month, Physician Health Programs (PHPs) from the United States and Canada met in Baltimore for our annual educational conference. Every year when I attend this meeting, I come away with […]
Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association Removing stigmatizing language on Colorado’s medical licensing application is essential to support physicians at every stage of their careers. The Colorado Legislature agreed to that premise last year by enacting Colorado House Bill […]
Each year the Colorado Medical Society holds a leadership election, asking members to elect a President-elect and six of the 12 members of the Colorado Delegation to the American Medical Association. These delegates work for you on the national level, […]
Iyana Malik, BSN, RN; Randall Reves, MD During one of my medical school clinical rotations in Colorado, a patient presented with months of dyspnea, hemoptysis, fevers, night sweats, and weight loss. The patient’s chest CT showed findings suggestive of miliary […]
2026 Copic Medical Foundation grants Gerald Zarlengo, MD Chairman & CEO Copic Insurance Company At Copic, we believe our role extends beyond medical liability insurance to help strengthen the systems that patients and clinicians rely on. This belief led to […]
Michael Jerkins, MD, M.Ed.,President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Medical training prepares you to take exceptional care of patients, but it often leaves little time to focus on the financial side of your life, leading to unnecessary stress. Here’s what […]
Tracee Metcalfe, MD On Oct. 5, 2024, I stood on the summit of Shishapangma in Tibet and became the first American woman, and third American ever, to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. It had taken nearly 10 […]
The Colorado State Board of Health approved amendments to 6 CCR 1009-1: Epidemic and Communicable Disease Control regulation in January 2026. Those changes officially took effect March 17, 2026. The amendments are focused on clarifying disease reporting roles, methods, and time frames, […]
The financial reality of aging often includes the potential need for long-term care (LTC) services, which are typically not covered by standard health insurance. Planning for this significant expense is one of the most important financial decisions you can make, […]
Protecting Colorado physicians’ ability to practice Cecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager Practice viability is not an abstract policy concept – it is the foundation that allows physicians to care for patients, sustain their practices, and have successful and […]
Cecilia Comerford-Ames CMS Communications and Marketing Manager Colorado lawmakers convened in January for the 2026 legislative session, and affordability is the defining theme shaping debates under the Gold Dome. A persistent state budget deficit, election-year politics, and uncertainty around federal […]
Recent Colorado Supreme Court decisions and their impacts on physicians Coloradans Protecting Patient Access Two recent Colorado Supreme Court rulings, Bianco v. Rudnicki and Gresser v. Banner Health, bring significant changes to the state’s medical liability environment. These decisions clarify […]
Central Line: A communications platform for Colorado Medical Society members Central Line is one of CMS’s premier member benefits, a communications platform designed to lead to member engagement and governance. This innovative platform, the first of its kind among state […]
Ben Walker, CEO Ditto Transcripts Physicians and health care professionals at every level face an increasing number of required tasks. Unfortunately, many of these tasks take time away from direct patient care. Medical professionals work diligently on behalf of their […]
Annie Boesiger The summer my dad passed away, I was scheduled to shadow Dr. Wong in Ogallala, Neb., for two weeks as part of an assignment for the rural and wilderness track at Rocky Vista University. However, instead of following […]
Gerald Zarlengo, MD Chairman & CEO Copic Insurance Company From time to time, the FDA, manufacturers, and other agencies issue recalls or serious warnings about devices, drugs, instruments and other health-care-related products. When one of these notices impacts your medical […]
Michael H. Gendel, MD Medical Director Emeritus,Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP) I’m sure you’ll be shocked to hear that the wellbeing of physicians is not at the top of the list of the priorities of your workplace. Sure, you thought […]
Thank you to the many members who joined us Feb. 11 for the 2026 CMS Legislative Night. The evening began with a informative session at the Colorado Capitol. Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet set the stage for a thoughtful discussion about […]
The Colorado Medical Society (CMS) is closely monitoring a major federal antitrust lawsuit that could have significant financial implications for physicians and health care facilities across Colorado—particularly those who have been paid out-of-network rates by large commercial insurers. The lawsuit […]
“You can’t copy/paste public health: No evidence that skipping or delaying vaccines would benefit U.S. children” Sean O’Leary, M.D., M.P.H., a national vaccine expert who heads Colorado Chooses Vaccines, released the following statement on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026: “Today, Health […]
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 […]
Even as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes false vaccine claims, Coloradans have access to accurate information about vaccine safety and where to get vaccines. Colorado Chooses Vaccines is deeply concerned by the recent changes to […]
The Colorado Medical Society is a member of the Colorado Chooses Vaccines coalition. Colorado Chooses Vaccines is deeply concerned by the recent changes to the CDC’s Autism and Vaccines webpage, which now promotes the false claim that vaccines cause autism. This […]
Brigitta Robinson, MD, FACS From the moment I entered medical school, I discovered something that would shape my entire career: medicine is not just practiced in exam rooms and hospitals – it is shaped in board rooms, committee meetings, and […]
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 […]