March 2026

All CMS members and practice staff with a CMS-member physician in your office are eligible to request a login. Respond to this email or reach out directly to [email protected] for access.

The Colorado Medical Society is collecting information from physicians and practices to document downcoding by health plans and strengthen our advocacy with the Colorado Division of Insurance. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey; your input is critical to protecting appropriate reimbursement and patient access to complex care.

CMS has already notified the Division of Insurance and sent formal letters to Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Resources for your practice are available on this CMS members-only resource page. 

All CMS members and practice staff with a CMS-member physician in your office are eligible to request a login. Respond to this email or reach out directly to [email protected] for access.

A major federal antitrust lawsuit now moving forward could have significant implications for how Colorado physicians are paid—particularly for out-of-network services by large commercial insurers. CMS is closely tracking this case and what it could mean for physician practices across the state, including potential financial recovery for past underpayments and broader accountability for unfair payer practices. Learn why this case matters, what progress has been made, and how CMS is working to keep you informed and protected.

Eighty-one percent of physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association (AMA) say they are using augmented intelligence (AI) tools to stay on top of medical research, create discharge instructions, document medical visits and more. This rate is more than double what it was when the AMA first polled doctors on health AI in 2023, showing how physicians’ comfort with this technology has grown rapidly as the tools have become more sophisticated. 

An OMS II at RVUCOM in Parker is conducting a survey research project regarding sexual assault training and knowledge among physicians in Colorado.

Physicians: Please consider taking the survey, which will require around 10 minutes.

Practice leaders: Consider sharing the survey with your physicians to encourage them to complete the survey.

Visit our Your Care is at our Core webpage to see a video about the campaign, as well as forms for physicians and patients to share their written stories. Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

Mary Jo Heins is a former medical practice manager. As an independent Medicare insurance agent, she now helps people with all facets of Medicare – objectively and fee free.

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