Feb. 20, 2025

Colorado physicians should be aware of an important change in Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for medical license renewals. Starting with the 2027 renewal cycle, physicians will be required to complete at least 30 hours of approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ every two years. This new requirement, established by 2024 legislation, marks a significant shift in the state's approach to ongoing medical education.

It's crucial to note that this 30-hour CME requirement does not take effect immediately and the Colorado Medical Board has not completed work on this issue yet. The implementation is set for the 2027 renewal cycle, giving physicians ample time to prepare for this new obligation. Until then, physicians should continue to follow their current CME practices, and any existing requirements set by their specialty boards, which often exceed this upcoming state mandate. Additionally, physicians should be mindful of the separate requirement to complete two hours of substance use disorder training for each license renewal period, which is already in effect. For full details regarding medical license renewals go to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations website. Watch for future updates from CMS.

Watch the on-demand recording of a launch webinar for CMS's newest member benefit, a simplified issue life insurance + long term care benefit through Transamerica. Your rates are locked in based on current age, and spouses are eligible to enroll. Enrollment is now open; calculate your cost in seconds using the handy calculator on the enrollment page.

Beginning in spring 2025, management of the Provider Services Call Center module will transition from Gainwell to OptumInsight (Optum). Gainwell currently manages the Provider Services Call Center, and assists providers with claims submission and billing questions, member eligibility, provider enrollment assistance and the Provider Web Portal. 

This vendor change will only apply to the Provider Services Call Center that providers call for the above inquiries. The Care and Case Management (CCM), Dental, Pharmacy and Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) call centers will not change. Visit the Provider Contacts webpage for a complete list of assistance resources.

The Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research at CU Anschutz is proud to host the 23rd Annual Women’s Health Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.. This free event designed to meet the educational needs of health care professionals can be attended in-person or online and offers 4.75 CME and MOC credits. There will be six talks discussing important primary care/family medicine topics and promoting women’s health.

For more information and registration, please visit https://cvent.me/3YrQq7

The 10th Annual Chronic Liver Disease Seminars, jointly provided by the Colorado Medical Society and SC Liver Research Consortium, offer a comprehensive educational series on liver diseases. The program includes nine live events nationwide and an enduring material course, each offering up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. The curriculum covers:

The enduring material course launches on Feb. 21, 2025. Live seminars will be held in Louisville, Chicago, Philadelphia, Costa Mesa, Miami, New Orleans, Houston, Cincinnati and Pasadena. Access registration links through the buttons below.

After-visit summaries are important for physicians and patients, delivering crucial next steps and other information about their health.

Now you can make those summaries even more valuable by letting your patients know about paid family and medical leave in Colorado. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - FAMLI Division encourages you to copy and paste the message below into your after-visit summaries: 

Did you know that nearly all workers in Colorado now qualify for paid leave to take care of themselves or a loved one with a serious health condition? Pregnancy qualifies as a serious health condition, and both parents are eligible to take up to 12 weeks to bond with a new child. Some employers may be using a private insurance plan to offer their paid family leave coverage. Talk to your employer and find out more at famli.colorado.gov.

The Division also encourages you to print out our “What-Is-FAMLI” flyers in both English and Spanish. These flyers are a great introduction to FAMLI and will point your patients in the right direction to learn more.

Between patient care, social obligations, and education, it is easy to let your finances slide. But, as you know, sorting out your finances is vitally important – not only for your peace of mind, but also for your long-term financial wellbeing. In fact, cultivating healthy financial habits is paramount for buying a house, buying into a practice, having kids, insulating yourself from financial risk, and enjoying life — and the earlier you start, the better.

In this webinar, Dr. Jerkins will cover:

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For the past 10 years, this office has been ideal for evaluating airline pilots and injured workers in a low-volume, by-appointment consulting model. Perfect for a physician with a similar practice. The physician plans to retire when the lease ends on Feb. 28, 2026.

Contact Dr. John Hughes or Cindy Hughes for more information at [email protected] or (303) 798-1210.

Do you have a position open at your practice? Space to sub-let? Selling your practice? Place a job board or classified ad with CMS! Members receive the first month free. Contact [email protected] for more information!