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A series of five ballot measures proposed by trial lawyers would destroy common-sense policies that have increased patient safety, strengthened access to health care and contained costs in Colorado for the last 40 years. These initiatives threaten to make health care more expensive, harder to find and less safe. Senate Bill 130 is the reasonable alternative we can use to encourage lawmakers to pass this legislative session. 

NO on Ballot Initiatives 150, 274, 275, 276 and 277

These measures would destroy safe spaces in medical care that promote patient safety and eliminate reasonable limits on the amount of money an individual can collect when suing a health care provider. This would result in many health care specialists opting out of higher-risk procedures and patient care, charging more for these services or leaving their practices altogether. The impact on Coloradans would be devastating.

There’s a better way. 

YES on Senate Bill 130: The fair, reasonable and balanced solution 

Senate Bill 130 would increase the limit on how much individuals can collect when they win a lawsuit to a reasonable level, while still protecting health care for millions of Coloradans. This positions Colorado to continue attracting and retaining talented health care providers, which preserves access to health care (including specialty care) and protects patients from skyrocketing health care costs.  

What you can do:

Contact your legislator to share your support of Senate Bill 130.

• Click here to send a message and encourage your colleagues to do the same

Educate yourself on these ballot initiatives and spread the word to your family, friends and community groups.

• Register for a CMS webinar: "Defend Against Threats to Peer Review and Malpractice Liability" and attend live Monday, April 8 at 12 p.m., or watch the recording
• Read a fact sheet on Ballot Initiative 150
• Read a fact sheet on Senate Bill 130
• Invite a CMS representative to present to your practice, group or hospital

Make a donation of any amount to help us make a strong public statement, that we are committed to this fight.

• Contribute online
• Write a check made to Colorado Medical Society with "Liability Defense Fund" in the memo line and mail to 7351 E. Lowry Blvd, Ste. 110, Denver, CO 80230
• Call in your donation to 720-859-1001

Stay tuned as more information is available, and don't forget to register for our webinar, co-hosted with the Colorado Hospital Association, on Monday, April 8 at 12 p.m.

Now accredited for CME!

CMS webinar - Grief: What it is and how to cope moving forward

• Tuesday, April 30, 6-7 p.m.
• Earn up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ (accreditation here)
• Speakers: Lise Barbour, MD, and Lisa Schlitzkus, MD
• Learn:
• How to identify and articulate the seven phases of grief,
• How to analyze the various ways grief may affect physicians – both mentally and physically, and
• How to identify 3-4 resources and coping mechanisms to process grief.

AMA advocates on a federal level: Cybersecurity crisis resources for health care providers

The American Medical Association (AMA) has been advocating for physicians since the first day of the cyberattack that crippled Change Healthcare.

• Access the AMA's dedicated webpage for the latest updates
• Review essential resources from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provided at the AMA's request
• Apply for a 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) hardship exemption by April 15, 2024; reopened following AMA advocacy

The AMA requests your response to an 11-question survey assessing the impact on physician practices. Please respond by Wednesday, April 3.

Medical students: Apply for CMS scholarships by April 5

Time is running out to apply for two medical student scholarships from the Colorado Medical Society Education Foundation.

The Alfred D. Gilchrist Student Leader Scholarship is open to third- and fourth-year Colorado medical students who have demonstrated a significant leadership contribution to organized medicine. Deadline: April 5, 2024. Read more here.

The Rural Track Scholarship is open to Colorado medical students finishing their first year of a rural medicine track or program. Deadline: April 5, 2024. Read more here.

Questions? Contact kate_alfano@cms.org.

Apply for leadership training through RIHEL by April 26

For over 25 years, Advanced Leadership Training Program (ALTP) has supported health and environmental professionals with engaging and enriching learning experiences.

This year-long program provides a foundation of exemplary leadership practices focusing on: justice and belonging; collaboration and teamwork; coaching and practical skills.

The next cohort runs from August 2024 through May 2025. View program details.

Empowering Colorado: Medication disposal for safer communities

Medication safety is a shared responsibility. Guide your patients in the proper disposal of unused medications to reduce the risk of misuse and accidents. Find your nearest drop box at TakeMedsSeriously.org/safe-disposal. More information here.

An easier way to protect your teen starts in your medicine cabinet.

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