As an active member of the Denver Medical Society you are entitled to use any of the following member benefits. Your membership often earns you a significant savings so be sure to identify yourself as a DMS MEMBER when contacting any of the vendors, services or providers listed below. Direct links are provided wherever possible. Please check this web page from time to time as additional benefits will be added. We are currently negotiating with several other organizations which provide superior services and may even offer significant savings on needed services.
HIPAA RESOURCES
 HIPAA Solutions RX, www.hipaarx.net/partner_denvermed.htm, has developed QuickStart which has over 35 policies, forms and agreements, many of which are needed to comply with the regulations. HIPAA eCollege is a web-based training course via an internet connection. It greatly simplifies workforce training, and as an internet program, it allows staff training during off peak time. It effectively manages, scores and documents training activities. DMS has negotiated preferred rates for its members. Go directly to their website at or phone them at (503) 579-4484.
See HIPAA RESOURCES for additional companies. http://www.denvermedsociety.org/public/components/societytools/admin/viewNewmisc.asp?newsjob=ArticleID&ArticleID=2023&ArticleName=HIPAA+RESOURCES
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Denver Medical Library (DML) is the successor to the Library of the Denver Medical Society, established in 1893. The DML provides literature searches and research by skilled librarians, photocopy and fax transmissions of scientific articles all at no cost to DMS members. Intra-state circulation of books and journals and retrieval of articles by interlibrary loan are also at no cost; however inter-state research and retrieval bear a modest fee. For more information visit http://www.denvermedlib.org.
For those looking for the convenience of ordering and purchasing books on the web, Denver Medical Books is now at www.denvermedbooks.com. Most titles can be purchased for a 5% discount.
CAR PURCHASING
Buying a car, but don't have the time to negotiate prices with dealerships? RMFA (formerly Rocky Mountain Fleet Associates) is Colorado's leading fleet management service that arranges your price, usually at substantial savings over dealership or internet negotiated prices. A fee, discounted for DMS member, is charged ONLY if you accept the quote. RMFA has been offering DMS physicians car buying assistance since 1986. First visit their website at http://www.rmfa2000.com, then call 303-753-0440. There is no charge for telephone inquiries.
MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
The Doctors Company is a medical liability insurance carrier endorsed by the Denver Medical Society. The Doctors Company, the nation's leading physician-owned medical malpractice insurance carrier, has earned solid ratings from insurance industry ratings agency A.M. Best since 1986. DMS members earn a discount on their malpractice insurance premiums that, in almost all cases, substantially exceeds the DMS annual dues. For more information about the The Doctors Company, please call (800) 352-0320, or apply online at http://www.thedoctors.com/.
MEDICAL OFFICE STAFFING
MEDirect Staffing & Consulting addresses its activities solely to meeting the staffing needs of physician offices. They offer temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire front and back office personnel. As a DMS member, you will obtain a sliding scale discount on placement fees based on the volume of business you require. Visit their website at http://www.medirectstaffing.com. For more information call 303-850-9080.
ANSWERING SERVICE
Medical TeleCommunications (MTC) is the area's only answering service that exclusively serves medical practices. Governed by the Arapahoe Medical Foundation Board, MTC features detailed reporting, integrated fax capabilities and faster paging functions. DMS members receive a $15 discount off their already competitively priced basic service plan. For more information contact MTC at 303-761-6594.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
Pri-Med produces and markets high quality educational conferences for Primary Care Practitioners. The Pri-Med Symposia Series earns up to 18 hours of CME credit at no cost to Denver Medical Society physicians. Pri-Med conducts symposia conferences in major cities throughout the U.S. Denver based programs are partnered with the DMS. For more information about Pri-Med visit http://www.pri-med.com/PMO/LiveCME.aspx. Visit the DMS Calendar for upcoming events.
COLORADO MEDICAL SOCIETY
Membership in the Colorado Medical Society also provides physicians with a wide range of benefits. To preview these benefits visit their website at http://www.cms.org. To join CMS just check the appropriate boxes on the DMS application which serves for both societies. If you are a DMS member and want to join CMS just call the DMS office (303) 377-1850 and we will explain the expedited process. Perhaps the most important membership benefit offered through CMS is a generous discount on medical liability insurance offered by Copic Insurance to CMS/county medical society members. Check Copic's website to obtain an application and to learn more about their programs. http://www.callcopic.com
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL PLANNING
Andrews & Brewer, LLC, is dedicated to helping physicians develop and implement their financial plans through independent and unbiased recommendation. Discounts available for disability insurance, long term care, financial planning and portfolio management to members of DMS. (303) 759-5071 - http://www.lpl.com/joel.andrews/home.aspx
CREDIT UNION
DMS members and their staffs may join the First Medical Credit Union, a highly regarded and well managed financial institution. First Medical Credit Union is a long time provider of services to the Dental Society and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and offers a full range of financial services including very competitive loans. (303) 831-2061 - http://creditunionaccess.com/cu68431.htm. |