Nominate an outstanding volunteer physician by August 31!

“Do you know a Colorado physician deserving of recognition for his/her volunteer medical services? Nominate them for COPIC’s Harold E. Williamson Volunteer Award! This award is presented each year to honor a Colorado physician for volunteer medical services and contribution to the community. We specifically look to recognize those individuals who unassumingly volunteer outside the spectrum of their day-to-day lives. Click here for more information and click here to view the nomination form. Nominations must be postmarked by August 31st. $10,000 will be given to the health-related 501(c)3 organization of the recipient’s choice! This is a great way to show appreciation for your volunteer clinicians!” [Source: COPIC]

COPIC Medical Foundation – support for healthcare issues

The COPIC Medical Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Colorado and Nebraska that address healthcare issues. Grants are provided to organizations that focus on quality of care, improving patient safety, reducing medical errors, and improving disease management and transitions in care. The Foundation supports activities that are centered on education and training of healthcare professionals; pilot programs that are designed to improve medicine; and development, implementation, or changes in healthcare-related systems, tools, and processes that improve outcomes. Letters of intent may be submitted throughout the year. The remaining full application deadlines for 2015 are May 1 and September 1. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the application process.

COPIC provides invaluable coverage through its Volunteer Physician Program

COPIC is invested in the health of Colorado’s safety net community.  Their Volunteer Physician Program offers a volunteer medical professional liability policy that is available to physicians providing volunteer and non-compensated services.   Several basic eligibility requirements apply including:

•     Physician must have a valid, current, unrestricted medical license
•     Physician must be providing services on a volunteer basis without any remuneration ( monetary or otherwise)
•     Physician cannot perform any obstetrical, prenatal, invasive or surgical procedures.
•     Physician can have consultation or courtesy privileges at a hospital but no admitting privileges
•     Coverage is free of cost but they do have to go through the underwriting process
•     Physicians actively insured with COPIC who would like to provide volunteer services should contact their COPIC underwriter for details

Each year, COPIC provides liability coverage for more than 75 Colorado and Nebraska physicians who qualify and deliver invaluable patient care. If you would like to find out more about the volunteer physician coverage and determine if you are eligible, please contact Sales at 720.858.6186 or sales@copic.com.

CIVHC Connect Meetings - Topic: Care Transitions and Palliative Care

CIVHC holds quarterly "CIVHC Connect" meetings to inform and engage stakeholders and interested parties about the status of our statewide initiatives. The next CIVHC Connect is dedicated to our Health Care Delivery System Redesign efforts specific to Care Transitions and Palliative Care. Don't miss this opportunity to learn what's happening across Colorado to reach the Triple Aim through coordinated, patient-centered delivery systems.

The meeting will be offered twice for convenience - July 10th 2-4pm (COPIC Founders Board Room) and again on July 18th 2-4pm (The Colorado Trust Sabin Room).

Register today (in-person space is limited, Webinar option available):

• July 10th, 2-4pm (COPIC, Founders Board Room)
• Webinar Registration or In-person RSVP , OR
   
• July 18th, 2-4pm (The Colorado Trust, Sabin Room)
• Webinar Registration or In-person RSVP 

Click here to view past CIVHC Connect presentations.

Interested in saving money on supplies and services?

Endorsed by COPIC and the Colorado Medical Society, GroupSource CO-Power group purchasing program will provide a free, no obligation analysis that compares the prices you currently pay to CO-Power’s negotiated price. They currently service over 5,000 physicians in private practice. Local and national references available at your request. Contact Taylor at 720.858.6179 or tschierburg@groupsourceinc.com for more information.