Students and physicians learned together at White Coat Wisdom

The Colorado Medical Society Medical Student Section (CMS MSC) hosted a great meeting on Saturday, Oct. 7. More than 60 students attended to network with physicians and learn about leadership, finances, wellbeing, medical liability insurance, starting a practice, and more.

Many students are looking for mentors; if you are a physician willing to mentor a student, please reply to this email or contact membership@cms.org.

Great gathering in Denver; next Living Room Conversations event tomorrow in Colorado Springs

Denver physicians enjoyed great discussion, food and a sunset view at Living Room Conversations, a wellbeing event meant to support community. There will be a Living Room Conversations event in Colorado Springs tomorrow, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. Local physicians will discuss the book "Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being" by Martin Seligman. More information and link to register for Colorado Springs event.

Register: Final module in Foundations in Equity series - Oct. 26

Earn up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

One module remains in the four-part Foundations in Equity series brought to you by the CMS DEI Committee. Even if you missed the other modules, you can still attend and benefit from the final module! We will also offer one make-up session per module; more information coming soon. The speaker is Rita Lee, MD, director of the Health Equity in Action Lab (HEAL), part of the Anschutz Medical Campus.

• Module 4: Equity in Action (Zoom only), Thursday, Oct. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.

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AMA resource: Cybersecurity training

The “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” video training series on the AMA Ed Hub™ provides physicians and students in the medical profession with what they need to understand how cyber-attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety. The eight videos in the series use easy, non-technical language to explain how you can do your part to help keep health care data, systems and patients safe from cyber threats. With October recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, use this resource to stay current on your security training and posture. 

AMA survey: Help us help YOU to update Medicare physician payment!

The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is underway, and we urgently need all selected physicians to actively engage in this effort. The intent of the survey, which has been endorsed by over 170 medical societies and other health care associations, including the Colorado Medical Society, is to collect updated and accurate data on practice costs, which are a key element of physician payment. These data have not been updated since last collected over 15 years ago and it is critically important to update these data to ensure accurate payment. Read more about this survey.

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Webinar: End of continuous coverage requirement under COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The Colorado Department of Health Care and Policy and Financing (HCPF) will host their next quarterly information session about the end of the Continuous Coverage Requirement and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on Oct. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. Register here. These webinars are geared toward community partners such as advocacy organizations, providers, and community organizations who may provide other assistance to Health First Colorado or CHP+ members (housing, social services, etc.).

Partners needed for Colorado Needles/Sharps Take-Back Program

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking partners to participate in the Colorado Needles/Sharps Take-Back Program. CDPHE is seeking areas to put kiosk collection receptacles in Colorado in areas of need where sharps/needles are being found. The goal is to provide free and convenient access to proper needle disposal for Coloradans in areas of high-identified community need, such as locations where improperly disposed sharps are currently being encountered, with a priority for servicing communities identified as under-resourced populations. If approved, the state will pay for the collection receptacle and all materials needed for the shipment of collected sharps to a contractor for destruction. Contact Lynette Myers, the Medication Takeback Program Coordinator at CDPHE, with questions or to learn more: lynette.myers@state.co.us.

Consortium annual meeting - Thursday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You're invited to register for the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention’s 2023 annual meeting, coming up on Thursday, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 13. The event will be held on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and simulcast on Zoom. Hear a review of the Consortium’s past year, updates pending before Colorado lawmakers, and the latest on medication-assisted treatment in jails. There will also be an awards presentation, three breakout sessions, and presentations from state agencies and partners, including information about grant funding. Find more information and the link to register here.

Coming soon: National Prescription Drug Disposal Day

The DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns on Saturday, Oct. 28. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., dozens of sites around Colorado will be collecting expired and unused medication. Visit the event's web page to find a location near you, and encourage your patients to safely and securely dispose of prescription medications. 

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