Report from the Sept. 13 CMS Board of Directors meeting

Dear Colleague:  


Today, your CMS Board of Directors met to discuss strategies and opportunities in the upcoming year. This was my last meeting as your CMS Board president; it has been an honor to serve this year through our shared successes and challenges. I am pleased to pass the gavel tomorrow to my esteemed colleague Kim Warner, MD.


Here are the important updates from our meeting.

Membership update 


Your membership team makes key decisions with the board to better support you. We are working on new ways of payment that will be easier to process and save time. The CMS Board of Directors has approved a new membership committee that will be laser-focused on growing membership. A key takeaway is that every CMS leader, member and society staff is part of the membership team and has a role in building our community. 


Legislative and policy update


COMPAC has been working diligently to engage with and endorse candidates in advance of the November election. Part of our strength at the state Capitol is that we engage fully in all parts of the process. Our candidate screening process coupled with our campaign finance support through COMPAC and Small Donor Committee contributions really sets CMS apart from many other special interest groups. This is the work, and we are committed to it. Thank you for continuing to donate to COMPAC and the Small Donor Committee. Thank you for voting for these endorsed candidates.


Communications update


The CMS communications team highlighted opportunities to better disseminate information, and our reach with current platforms. Stay tuned for innovations in the ways we share and receive your stories through podcasts, social media, and news that highlights your important work. Thank you for being engaged.


CME and Recognized Accreditor Programs


The Colorado Medical Society is proud to accredit CME programs and be an accreditor of 22 CME providers. This year, 8,531 physicians participated in the stellar educational programs provided. Colorado accredits programs in three other states. Do you have a passion area for education? Respond to this email if you are interested in an accredited program.


CMS work plan


The CMS Board approved the 2025 work plan, focusing on pro-physician, pro-patient advocacy, enhancing education and engagement, driving membership recruitment and retention for all Colorado physicians.

Finally, we would like to thank three outgoing Board members for their service: Elizabeth Cruse, MD, MBA; Gabriela Heslop, MD; and -- pictured receiving a certificate in person -- Chris Linares, MD.


CMS thrives with member input. Please reply to this email with your thoughts or reach out to membership@cms.org any time. Thank you for your continued membership and dedication to the profession of medicine. 


Sincerely,

Omar Mubarak, MD, MBA

CMS President