ADVOCACY

ADVOCACY FOR PHYSICIANS, BY PHYSICIANS

  • Communication with our local, state and national legislators on health issues important to members and citizens of Larimer and Weld counties
  • Legislative night held each October to discuss current issues with candidates and elected officials
  • Work with the Colorado Medical Society (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) on evolving issues in the practice of medicine
  • Leadership within CMS: An NCMS board member represents our society on the CMS board of directors
  • Participation on CMS committees and work groups that set policy on issues such as patient safety, payment reform, prescription drug abuse, provider and payer relations  and practice viability
  • Resolutions written by our society that are presented to CMS regarding current issues

The Northern Colorado Medical Society actively advocates on behalf of the physicians of Larimer and Weld counties and works with the Colorado Medical Society to track bills while the legislature is in session. For more information on CMS advocacy, go to www.cms.org/advocacy.

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Join the NCMS ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

Our vision for the NCMS Advocacy Committee is to promote and facilitate more active engagement from our members by educating and encouraging physicians to take appropriate measures to facilitate legislative action.  Our 2024 Chairperson is Dr. Donna Sullivan.  If you’re interested in attending the committee meeting, you must register by contacting crystal@nocomesoc.org

2024 Goals:

  • Organize local candidate interviews with the Colorado Medical Society
  • Central Line Proposal management (any bills NCMS proposes while also supporting CMS’ efforts)
  • Organize Legislative Night (format, venue, invites) – September 26th
  • Build relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and advocacy groups as issues come up
  • AMA National Advocacy Conference follow up at the local level
  • COMPAC fundraisers and support

If you can’t attend an advocacy committee meeting, you can get involved by:

  • Writing and calling your local and state representatives (Colorado General Assembly)
  • Share your patients’ stories with us so legislators understand the impact and need for change (email crystal@nocomedsoc.org)
  • Attend press conferences and bill hearings during the legislative session (ends May 8, 2024)
  • Keep an eye on the CMS Bill Tracker

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FIND YOUR LEGISLATORS

Establishing a professional relationship with your elected officials is an important part of the advocacy process. To find your state legislators, go to openstates.org/find_your_legislator and enter your home address.

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stethoSCOPE: Blog + Podcast

NCMS is excited to release stethoSCOPE, a blog and podcast by and for our physician members. Listen and read from NOCO Physicians who discuss, explore evaluate and provide new scope on hot health care topics, share experiences, and provide insight for their peers and the community. Are you interested in contributing? Click here to learn more and fill out our survey of interest. Episodes will be available December 1.