2015 CMS Annual Meeting

Wednesday, July 01, 2015 12:37 PM

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet keynotes CMS Annual Meeting

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will be the featured speaker as part of the 145th Colorado Medical Society Annual Meeting and convening of the CMS House of Delegates (HOD) scheduled for Sept. 18-20 at the Beaver Run Resort.

Saturday’s AMA-COMPAC luncheon will feature Sen. Bennet who will participate in an interactive discussion on health care, the state-federal working relationship, and other issues important to physicians (Colorado U.S. Senator Cory Gardner was also invited but unable to attend).

In addition to Sen. Bennet and an important business agenda for the HOD, the weekend event will feature fall revelry, with fun, friends and interactive programming on issues important to physicians and patients under the theme “Next Gen CMS.” The House of Delegates will conduct business integral to the continuing success of CMS, electing a new slate of officers and establishing CMS policies.

Once again, the main events of the annual meeting will span two days instead of three to make the most of busy delegates’ time. All proposed resolutions for the HOD must be submitted by Aug. 10, which will allow the reference committee to hold two meetings and submit their report to be posted online prior to the annual meeting. The report will be distributed to delegates upon arrival Friday evening or Saturday morning.

Check-in for the annual meeting opens Friday at 3 p.m. All annual meeting registrants and their families are encouraged to attend the Oktoberfest-themed exhibitor welcome reception Friday evening to support our sponsors and to socialize and enjoy beer tasting and light appetizers.

The HOD convenes Saturday at 8:30 a.m. District caucus meetings will be held between 7 and 8:30 a.m. During the morning session, delegates will hear speeches from the officer candidates and consider items on the consent calendar. The AMA-COMPAC lunch featuring Sen. Bennet will follow before CMS HOD delegates begin Saturday afternoon’s interactive programming as part of their continued management of the business of CMS. That evening, attendees have the opportunity to meet the candidates for CMS President-elect and the AMA Delegation at a reception before heading to the presidential gala to celebrate the installation of 2015-2016 CMS President Michael Volz, MD.

The HOD reconvenes Sunday morning to elect officers and finish the business of the HOD. Attendees can also participate in additional programming, including COPIC educational sessions and lectures.

Throughout the annual meeting, representatives from various industries will be on hand to speak with attendees about the latest medical products and services. Don’t forget to visit with the 2015 sponsors and exhibitors to thank them for their involvement, which keeps attendee event fees low. The exhibitor area will be located outside of the meeting rooms.

Fall is coming; make plans to join your colleagues in Breckenridge.