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February 2015    
  
 
Doors are opening everywhere.  You are cordially invited to the grand opening of our new location, 1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd., #130, on February 19.  Drop by between 3 and 7 PM on February 19th.  RSVP to 471-6991 or epcms@epcms.org. Opportunity is knocking, and a look at what is behind all those doors is what we have for you in this issue. 
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Build a strong workforce
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The Colorado Springs Collective Impact Initiative is being convened through the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance.  On Thursday, February 12th, meet at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center to have a conversation on opportunities and strategies for building a strong workforce in Colorado Springs.  Register online to attend

 

Strong Workforce for a Strong Economy

A collective impact strategy meeting to address industry opportunities in Colorado Springs.  Open to Employers, Providers, Entrepreneurs, 

Community Groups,  & Health Plan Administrators

Thursday, February 12, 2015

7:30 am - 11:30 am

Pikes Peak Workforce Center

1675 Garden of the Gods Road West #1107

Colorado Springs, CO 80907


 Medicare reveals alternate payment models | Link 

 
Our last EPCMS event was fun and games
Benefits of Membership
Despite the snow, the members of El Paso County Medical Society appeared for our January Physician Connection event.  After enjoying appetizers and drinks, the group sat down to dinner, remarks by Paul Bauer, M.D., Medical Director of Peak Medical Imaging, presentation of awards, and a CME presentation on legal issues.  Presented by Dean McConnell, Senior Legal Counsel at COPIC, the interactive presentation was in a quiz show format, with prizes handed out throughout the evening.   

 

More valuable than the fun and prizes was the information dispersed and the opportunity to build bonds with colleagues.  If it has been more than a year since your practice conducted a Security Risk Assessment,  you should update this as soon as possible.  An online tool to easily do so is available here.  The Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback statute were also reviewed.  Networking and building relationships among the medical community is one of our most important missions.  EPCMS members are part of a network of physicians about physicians, and this camaraderie was in evidence.  Click to Continue...
  
The 24th annual Ted T. Lewis Excellence in Nursing Awards were presented to the following stars of the nursing community: Emily Bottenfield, St. Francis Medical Center; Ruth Boling, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services; Darla Cox, St. Francis Medical Center; Cindy Eller, Memorial Hospital; John Himberger, Memorial Hospital; Heidi Likins, Penrose Hospital; and Linda Mueller, Penrose Hospital. 
  
    

 Work resumes on elusive SGR "doc fix" | Link
An SGR refresher course | Link

 

You're Invited
EPCMS & CHP Grand Opening
February 19, 2015
3 - 7 PM
1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd., #130
Calendar of Events
 
February 4 Marijuana Use n Children and Lactating Mothers (Click here to view flyer)
 
February 4 Marijuana: Challenges facing your student
 
February 5 Epilepsy update: Grand Rounds
 
February 19 OSHA Update, OMA and PAHCOM
 
February 19 Atrial Fibrillation: Case Conference
 
February 26 Breast Cancer: Grand Rounds
  
February 28 Winter Case Conference
Classifieds

Generous consulting income for participating physicians.  For details contact Lisa Durow, lisad@physicianconsultinginc.com or phone (954)608-1300

 

 

 
In This Issue
News at EPCMS.ORG
  
See what the 2015 General Assembly has in store.  Connect the dots between political engagement and the consequences of maintaining the current  tort system.
  
  
  
  

View our "Member to Member" classifieds Check back often submissions are posted as they are received.

 

 

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 new event listings  are added as they are received
 
Links to the CME and Grand Round opportunities in the area in one place are found at

 

 

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Health Reform
The Affordable Care Act passed in 2010.  The 2015 Congress intends to challenge this legislation in the year ahead, and the process has already begun.   HR270 was reintroduced to alter provisions for meaningful use Stage 2.  EPCMS sat down and reviewed our past coverage, digested cms.gov, HealthCare.gov, and many other sources to bring you a summary of reform in preparation for the debate ahead. 
  
A local organization, Well3 has stepped up to provide information useful to patients.  Click to Continue...
  
Colorado Division of Insurance offers patients resources  on how to shop insurance, how premiums are determined, and much more.  Go to cdn.colorado.gov
  
Tips to prepare for your next doctor's visit and other resources are here at
  
Health Reform is showing a change in utilization of coverage.  Click to Continue...
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Colorado Springs, CO 80920

 Medicare Part B | Link
A Community of Physicians

El Paso County Medical Society is the organization in the Pikes Peak region representing all physicians, across all specialties, and at every stage of their professional lives