CMS presents Choosing Wisely Colorado

Friday, October 25, 2013 02:34 PM

Saying no is hard but when it comes to patient care, doing the right thing shouldn’t be. That’s why the Colorado Medical Society, in conjunction with Kaiser Permanente and several state specialty societies, launched the Choosing Wisely Colorado campaign - to help make these patient conversations easier.

We know that medically unnecessary tests and procedures adversely affect the quality of health care in Colorado. They can drive inefficiency and sometimes even put patients in harm’s way. We also know that talking with patients about medically unnecessary care can be challenging. But the potential impact you can have makes the effort worthwhile.

Choosing Wisely Colorado puts a twist on the national Choosing Wisely campaign. We aim to provide you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of these crucial conversations.

If you would like to become more involved with Choosing Wisely Colorado, contact Chet Seward at chet_seward@cms.org. For more information, go to www.cms.org/choosing-wisely.