Dec. 18, 2024

As the year winds down and the holiday season surrounds us, the Colorado Medical Society sends our warmest wishes for joy, peace and health to you and your loved ones.

This time of year is not only for celebration but also for reflection. We are grateful for our incredible member physicians, dedicated partners, loyal supporters, and extended community. Your unwavering commitment to serve inspires us, and we are honored to stand with you in advancing the health of Colorado.

As we close 2024, let’s take a moment to appreciate what we’ve accomplished together and look forward with hope and enthusiasm to the opportunities ahead in 2025.

Happy holidays and best wishes for a prosperous New Year, from the Colorado Medical Society!

The CMS Board of Directors approves a work plan at the start of the fiscal year each October and reviews the overall success of the society at the December board meeting. As Immediate Past President Omar Mubarak, MD, MBA, said when he presented the final quarterly progress report and annual review at the beginning of the month: "Quite simply we have just completed one of the most consequential and successful years on record advocating for Colorado physicians." Below are a few highlights from 2024.

Advocacy: CMS defeated four ballot initiatives to uncap liability and eliminate confidentiality in peer review, negotiated a deal to modernize non-economic damages caps, and protected peer review; plus, passed a comprehensive prior authorization reform bill; defeated naturopath expansion; reversed a RAC audit and much more.

Educate and engage: CMS exceeded all education and member engagement communication goals highlighted by a 32% increase in accredited CME activities, designing and launching a new CMS website, achieving meteoric growth in our social media campaigns and maintaining our high read rates with members on all CMS publications.

Creating belonging and growing membership: CMS worked closely with our component medical societies to foster a local and state network of physicians, and advocate shared priorities with one strong voice.

Thank you for your continued membership as we advance our collective goals in 2025. 

The nomination period for the 2025 Colorado Medical Society all-member election is open through Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. The 2025 election will occur in August. Nominees who have declared their candidacy so far are listed below.

President-elect
Sean Pauzauskie, MD

AMA Delegation
Amy Duckro, DO, MPH
Carolynn Francavilla, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Jan Kief, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Lynn Parry, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Brigitta Robinson, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation
Michael Volz, MD, incumbent AMA Delegation

The Colorado Medical Society is committed to promoting diversity in every facet of organized medicine and encourages all members to consider nominating a colleague or self-nominating for a leadership position this year or in the future.

A heartfelt thank you to all members and practice managers who have already renewed your individual or group memberships in CMS and your component medical society for 2025. Your commitment ensures we can continue advocating for physicians and advancing health care in Colorado.  

If you haven’t yet renewed, there’s still time – but the deadline is approaching quickly! **Dues invoices are due by Dec. 31, 2024,** for the membership period through Dec. 31, 2025. Renew now to avoid any disruption in your valuable member benefits, including the significant Copic medical liability insurance discount many of our members rely on.  

Renewing is easy: Visit www.cms.org/renew, enter your medical license number or CMS number, and access your personalized invoice in moments.  

Need assistance? We’re here to help! Contact us at 720-859-1001 or email [email protected] to update your information, adjust your membership classification, or get answers to any questions.  

Thank you for being a vital part of the Colorado Medical Society. Renew today and ensure a strong, uninterrupted year ahead!