Welcome to the Colorado Orthopaedic Society!
Founded in 1985, the Colorado Orthopaedic Society is committed to the needs of orthopedic physicians and to the communities and patients they serve. The society provides advocacy, education, economic value, legislation and communication to our members.
The Colorado Orthopaedic Society is in the process of creating an online physician directory for not only our physician members but Colorado community members.
Available EARLY 2022!
Your membership gives you the best real-time access on what legislative priorities are affecting orthopedic physicians at both the state and national level. View Colorado legislative priorities now!
The Colorado Orthopaedic Society is committed to providing you proper resources to continue to make orthopaedic medicine in Colorado a leader in the country. Please view our resources page to learn more about timely assets, materials for your practice and more!
If you are looking to explore membership you have come to the right place! The Colorado Orthopaedic Society advocates on behalf of orthopedic physicians in Colorado, not only helping the physician individually but helping their entire practice. Visit our membership page now to learn more!
Want to learn more about events that are bringing physicians just like you together? Visit our event page today for more details!
Learn about membership
New member benefit coming soon, digital COS physician member directory! Available in early 2022!
If you are a member and you want to learn more about the benefits of your membership and how you can get connected, visit our membership page today. You can learn, renew and join!
Are you interested in becoming a member? The Colorado Orthopaedic Society is committed to the needs of orthopedic physicians and to the communities and patients they serve. Learn about membership today and apply online.
Latest News
As you know, the House of Medicine including COS is committed to keeping physicians at the table when it comes to the Colorado Option. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) is inviting all individuals and organizations to participate in six stakeholder meetings to discuss the framework for the standardized plan for the Colorado Option. View the email for the full meeting schedule and link to the Colorado Option DORA webpage. The Division will host six (6) stakeholder meetings on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, July 29th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Overview of the legislation and stakeholder engagement process
- Presentation recording
- Thursday, August 12th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Required benefits and introduction to cost-sharing and benefit design
- Thursday, September 9th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Incentivizing high-value care: How can it reduce health disparities and improve health equity?
- Friday, September 24th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Plan Design and Cost Sharing Part 1
- Monday, October 4th, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Plan Design and Cost Sharing Part 2
- Thursday, November 4th, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Summary of work and overview of Colorado Option plan
Interested in attending? Click here to learn more and register.
“The Colorado Orthopaedic Society continually advocates on our profession’s behalf and helps members find the best resources so we can continue to grow healthier communities in Colorado. I found a place where I can both learn and connect with colleagues that has made me a better physician.”
Gary Ghiselli, MD, President