Dec. 4, 2024

CMS President Kim Warner, MD, shared the podium with other leaders at the Health Care 2025: Preparing for Change event, emphasizing the need for collaboration to reduce administrative burdens, address workforce issues, and protect coverage during the 2025 state legislative session. Image above, from left: Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne, Dr.P.H., Dr. Warner, Colorado Hospital Association CEO Jeff Tieman and Colorado Community Health Network CEO Ross Brooks.

CMS board member and Northern Colorado Medical Society President Sean Pauzauskie, MD, recently co-authored an insightful article in JAMA Neurology, spotlighting the urgent need to protect sensitive patient data. "Protecting Neural Data Privacy—First, Do No Harm” serves both as a spotlight on reasonable policies, like Colorado’s first-in-the-nation neurorights bill (HB24-1058), and a call to action for other states and the federal governments to ensure confidentiality, patient safety, and quality in the rapidly advancing field of neurotechnology.

As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind you that Colorado Physician Health Program (CPHP) and the Doc2Doc Wellbeing Consulting Program (Doc2Doc) are here to support physicians and medical students.

The holidays can be a time of joy, but they can also bring unique challenges, whether it’s stress, loneliness, or navigating the complexities of balancing personal and professional responsibilities.

You are not alone—CPHP offers confidential support, resources, and guidance tailored to the needs of physicians. This season, we encourage you to prioritize your wellbeing and reach out if you need assistance. Call (720) 810-9131 for support 24/7.

Have you mapped your strategy for 2025 for navigating industry pressures, making proactive changes, and setting yourself up for a strong year? Join leading healthcare business consultant Aimee Heckman, along with Tebra’s Amanda Zeosky, for tactics you can use to boost your bottom line. Can’t make it live? All who register will receive the recording plus additional resources after the event.

National Hispanic Medical Association Advancing Physician Leaders Fellowship Program for early- or mid-career physicians. Learn more and apply online by Dec. 6.

The Physicians Foundation’s Leadership Institute at Brandeis University to develop and sharpen leadership, policy and advocacy skills, address critical drivers of health and promote physician wellbeing. All costs covered for 25 physicians. Learn more and apply by Dec. 31.

Have you thought about a leadership role in the Colorado Medical Society? We encourage members of all walks of life, perspectives, backgrounds, practice settings, career stages and geographic locations to consider a leadership position now or in the future. The nomination period for the 2025 election -- during which CMS members elect the president-elect and members of the Colorado delegation to the American Medical Association -- is open through Jan. 31, 2025. The election takes place in August.

Thank you to all members and practice managers who have renewed your individual or group membership for 2025. 

All dues invoices are due Dec. 31, 2024 for the membership period ending Dec. 31, 2025. If you haven't already, renew today to ensure you have no disruption in benefits through the end of 2025 -- especially if you are Copic insured and benefit from this significant discount in medical liability insurance! Copic will be notified of drops in early January.

Individuals can view your personalized invoice at www.cms.org/renew. Just enter your medical license number or CMS number to find your renewal notice.

Need help? Call 720-859-1001 or email [email protected] to make changes to your membership classification, contact information or component society, or have general questions about the benefits of membership.