April 2, 2026

Every chart reviewed, every hard conversation, every late night and early morning matters. On National Doctors Day on March 30 and every day, we honor the physicians who continue to put patients first.

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, as well as adding language that defines and encourages reporting via electronic methods. CDPHE has revised their disease reporting webpage and made available reporting posters.

A major federal antitrust lawsuit against MultiPlan and several large insurers is advancing after a key court ruling, sending the case into discovery and opening the door to significant damages.

Join the Colorado Medical Society for a members-only webinar on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m., featuring two attorneys leading the litigation. They’ll explain why this case matters to Colorado physicians, how out-of-network payment practices are being challenged, and when waiting on a class action may not be in your best interest.

The confidential session includes live Q&A and guidance on evaluating your practice’s options.

The 2026 Main Residency Match was the largest in the program’s 74-year history, with over 44,000 positions offered to medical students. In the AMA’s latest Leadership Viewpoint, AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala shares reflections on Match Day and the future of medicine. 

To all fourth-year Colorado medical students who matched into a Colorado residency, congratulations! We're so glad you're continuing your journey to practice in our state. We look forward to continuing to support you in your residency with advocacy, community, leadership opportunities, and resources to help you thrive.

Know someone out of state who matched into a Colorado residency? Share our online application to get them connected.

Live webinar: Lifestyle Approaches to Promote Brain Health and Maintain Cognition – April 15, Noon CT

Curious how to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment, like MCI or dementia? Join AMA Board Chair David Aizuss, MD, for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health at different stages of life. Register here.

On-demand recording: Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia in Primary Care

Do you know the differences between normal cognitive changes and conditions like mild cognitive impairment or dementia? Watch this panel discussion, moderated by AMA Board Chair Dr. David Aizuss, to learn how to distinguish age-related cognitive decline from more serious conditions and explore practical strategies for detecting, diagnosing, and discussing dementia in primary care. Watch now.

Save 10% with your Colorado Medical Society-sponsored discount this summer.

Champions Champ Camp brings big fun to K–6th graders—from outdoor exploration and teamwork to hands-on STEM, creative projects, and new friendships. 🌞✨

Plan ahead and make summer easy. Registration is open!

To learn more about your child care benefits visit www.kindercare.com/coloradoms

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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, and it provides a gift of security to your family. The Transamerica Universal Life with Long-Term Care Rider -- exclusive to Colorado Medical Society members in active practice -- offers a sophisticated, two-in-one solution, combining life insurance protection for your loved ones with robust long-term care coverage.

The Doc2Doc Wellbeing Consulting Program -- a joint effort of the Colorado Physician Health Program and Colorado Medical Society -- continues to provide confidential, low-barrier conversations for physicians navigating work stress, unexpected patient outcomes, family strain, medical illness, or litigation stress.

Often, one early conversation can prevent a much larger disruption.

All physicians and medical students in Colorado are eligible to receive three free, one-hour, confidential, pre-clinical peer wellbeing consultation sessions.

Call 720-810-9131 24/7 to speak with a masters-level licensed clinician and schedule a confidential follow-up with a physician trained in psychiatry (in person, video or phone call, depending on your preference).

Physicians choose medicine to make a difference in their communities and connect with patients – and Medicaid helps make that care accessible to millions of patients. Medicaid helps preserve the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship, enabling physicians to provide care and patients to receive care.

Learn more about Your Care is at our Core here and share your story to be used in CMS publications.

The details in your contract can affect your earnings, schedule expectations, and future opportunities. Without a thorough review, it’s easy to overlook terms that carry long-term impact.

Panacea Legal’s contract review services help you evaluate your agreement, surface potential concerns, and move into negotiations with a clearer understanding of what’s at stake. Colorado Medical Society members receive 20% off contract review services with promo code CMS20.

Looking for a starting point? Panacea Legal’s Contract Review Guide outlines key clauses, common pitfalls, and considerations to keep in mind before signing.

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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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Do you have a position open at your practice? Space to sub-let? Selling your practice? Place a CMS Community Marketplace ad! CMS members receive the first month free. Contact [email protected] for more information!