Your July/August Denver Medical Bulletin is here.

July/August 2023

From the Executive Director: Upcoming staffing changes at DMS

Dear members and friends,

I hope you are having a restful summer.

I'm writing to inform you of upcoming staffing changes at Denver Medical Society. I'm leaving DMS on Jul. 31 to move into another career opportunity. I have greatly valued my tenure at DMS. I'm continually in awe of the important work that you do to ensure that all Denver physicians have their voices heard on the healthcare issues that matter most to you, your patients, and our community.

Virginia (Ginny) Castleberry, MBA, has been hired to replace me as Executive Director. Her first day is Jul. 24.

You can learn more about Ms. Castleberry here.

You can welcome our new executive director at virginia_castleberry@cms.org. I know she looks forward to meeting you at upcoming events. Her strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial sprit, and healthcare background will be a wonderful new addition to the DMS team.

In addition, our longtime office coordinator and bookkeeper, Emilie Landon, is retiring after 32+ years of dedication and service to the organization. The DMS Board of Directors presented Ms. Landon with an award (see below) at the Jul. 18 Board meeting. Her last day will be Jul. 31. Please send your retirement well wishes to Ms. Landon at elandon@denvermedsociety.org.

On behalf of the DMS staff and Board of Directors, I wish you a safe, happy, and healthy summer.

P.S. - If you have not already, please sign-up for our pool party & BBQ at Glenmoor Country Club on Aug. 7. The deadline is tomorrow, Jul. 25.

Warm regards,

Stefanie Carroll, MNM

Board Chair Naomi Fieman, MD presents a retirement gift to Em Landon, who worked at DMS for 32+ years before retiring in July 2023.

Family-friendly member event on Aug. 7: Register now!

You are cordially invited to bring the whole family out for a private, resort-style pool party and BBQ to celebrate summer at the gorgeous Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village.

Mark your calendar for Monday, Aug. 7 from 5-8pm for this exciting medical society event.

Enjoy a large pool for children (equipped with a zipline), an adult pool, cabanas, lounge, and bar seating.

Our event will be fully staffed with lifeguards, so you may enjoy time on the pool deck with friends and colleagues in a fun, casual atmosphere.

We are excited to be able to reserve this exclusive space for our society members and their families during an evening when GCC is closed to its members.

There is no cost to attend, but you must register before Jul. 25. Don't forget to include all guest names, and ages of children attending, along with any dietary restrictions.

Presented by: Colorado Retina

Hosted by: Arapahoe-Douglas-Elbert Medical Society (ADEMS), Aurora-Adams County Medical Society (AACMS), Denver Medical Society (DMS), and Foothills Medical Society

DMS scholarship fund announces 2023-24 CU SOM recipients

Denver Medical Society's Francis H. McNaught, MD Scholarship Fund is honored to provide $40,000 in scholarships to two University of Colorado School of Medicine students for the 2023-24 academic year. This will cover 50% of their tuition for the entire term.

Meet this year's medical student recipients, Ms. Tamara Corley (top right) and Ms. Tania Gonzalez (bottom right) by clicking on their names to read their bios.

DMS is proud to partner with the CU School of Medicine on this life-changing endeavor.

DMS Foundation gifts $5K to Stout Street Health Center

DMS Foundation was pleased to recently visit Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Stout Street Health Center to present a $5,000 contribution to support the life-saving, integrated health care they have provided to our community for decades.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the DMS Foundation, or have suggestions for future charitable contributions, please contact us.

P.S. - DMSF also funds individual physician projects as well!

AMA resources for physicians + practice managers

CONFERENCE

American Conference on Physician Health (ACPH)

Oct. 11-13 | Palm Desert, California

Co-sponsored by the AMA, Stanford Medicine and Mayo Clinic, ACPH is the premier U.S. conference on physician health and well-being. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers, make key connections, and help build a workplace for the future. Registration discounts for AMA members, residents, students, and groups. CME available. Learn more.

BOOT CAMP

Saving Time: Practice Innovation Boot Camp

Sept. 11 - 12 | AMA Plaza, Chicago

This FREE, in-person boot camp from AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy focuses on how to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time for patient care. Designed specifically for health care leaders working in FQHCs and other community-based outpatient settings. Limited space! Register now .

PRIVATE PRACTICE SIMPLE SOLUTIONS SESSIONS

Private Practice Simple Solutions: E/M Documentation Burden Reduction

Aug. 1 – Aug. 29

Learn how to understand guidelines, engage key players, design workflows, educate physicians and staff, and best use the new E/M codes. Learn more .

Advanced Marketing and Branding for Private Practices

Aug. 22 – Oct. 17

This session builds upon the lessons learned during Introduction to Marketing and Branding to take your private practice marketing strategies to the next level. Learn more .

WEBINAR

Applications of Extended Reality in Health Care

Aug. 17 | 10 am CT

Join this Future of Health Immersion Program webinar to learn more about the current state of extended reality (XR) in health care and explore real-world use cases of VR and AR technology. Register now .

RESOURCES

Practice Guide: Integrated behavioral health care for older adults

Provides primary care practices with actionable, evidence-based guidance on the nuances of integrated behavioral health care for adults over the age of 65. Learn more.

RESEARCH

Clinician Well-Being Assessment and Interventions in Joint Commission–Accredited Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers

This study determines the proportion of hospitals and FQHCs that are measuring and taking system actions. Learn more.