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The Colorado Medical Board (CMB) was instituted as part of the Medical Practice Act for the purpose of regulating and controlling the practice of healing arts, which include establishing and enforcing the licensing standards for Medical Doctors (M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), Physician Assistants (P.A.s), and Anesthesiology Assistants (A.A.s). Licensure is mandatory to practice medicine in Colorado or to treat Colorado patients. Exceptions exist for the Veterans Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Department of Defense physicians and other licensed healthcare providers.
The CMB investigates the unlicensed practice of medicine, however, it does not have authority to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes. The decisions made by the CMB are not subject to administrative review. The CMB is a Type I Board, meaning that it is policy autonomous and comprised of professional and public members (eight M.D.s, three D.O.s, two P.A.s, and four public members).
Program Information
- Program/Board Members
Paula E. Martinez, Program Director
Colorado Medical Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-7692 | Email: dora_medicalboard@state.co.us
Roland Flores, Jr., M.D., President
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027Panel A:
- Amanda Mixon, P.A.-C, Panel A Chair
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2024 - Jennifer Blair, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Beckett Czarnecki
Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026 - Robert M. Maulitz, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Saughar Samali, D.O.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2024 - Alan E. Shackelford, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2027
Panel B:
- Kiely M. Schultz, D.O., Panel B Chair
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026 - Christopher A. Bates, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Amy E. Colen, Vice President
Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2023 - Maidul (May) Mehmud
Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2026 - Kian A. Modanlou, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2024
Licensing Panel
- Scott C. Strauss, D.O., FAAFP, Licensing Panel Chair
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Julie Ann Harper, P.A.-C
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Peter Kennealey, M.D.
Professional Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2025 - Hien (Adam) H. Ly
Public Member | Term Expires: May 3, 2024
- Amanda Mixon, P.A.-C, Panel A Chair
- Public Notices
Rulemaking Hearing - August 17, 2023
The Colorado Medical Board held a Rulemaking Hearing on August 17, 2023 to consider a proposed new Rule 1.32 to adopt Colorado Senate Bill 23-190 (Concerning Policies to Make Punishable Deceptive Actions Regarding Pregnancy-Related Services); the proposed revisions to Rule 1.15 to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-083 (Concerning an Expansion of a Physician Assistant's Ability to Practice, and, in Connection Therewith, Changing the Relationship between a Physician Assistant and a Physician or Podiatrist from Supervision to Collaboration); the proposed repeal of Rule 161 to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-188 (Concerning Protections for Accessing Reproductive Health Care); and the proposed repeal of Rule 162 to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (Concerning a Prohibition on a Regulator Imposing Discipline Against a Person Based on Certain Activities Involving Marijuana).
Adopted Rules
- Rule 1.15 - Rules and Regulations Regarding the Licensure of and Practice by Physician Assistants (Effective August 17, 2023) and Rule 1.32 - Rules and Regulations Regarding Generally Accepted Standards of Medical Practice Regarding Pregnancy Related Services (Effective October 1, 2023)
- Rule 161 - Protections for Provision of Reproductive Health Care in Colorado - Repealed (Effective October 15, 2023)
- Rule 162 - Protecting Colorado's Workforce and Expanding Licensing Opportunities (Effective October 15, 2023)
Written Comments
Stakeholder Meetings
- Senate Bill 23-190
- Senate Bills 23-083, Senate Bill 23-188, and Senate Bill 23-265
Joint Stakeholder Meeting - SB23-190 - August 4, 2023
The Colorado Medical Board, Board of Nursing, and Board of Pharmacy held a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on August 4, 2023, for stakeholders to provide feedback regarding the proposed changes to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-190 (Concerning Policies to Make Punishable Deceptive Actions Regarding Pregnancy-Related Services).
- Meeting Notice
- Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - June 5, 2023
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - August 4, 2023
Stakeholder Meeting - Implementation of SB23-083, SB23-188, and SB23-265 - July 14, 2023
The Colorado Medical Board ("Board") held a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on July 14, 2023. The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting was for the Board to receive feedback regarding the implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 23-188 and the proposed repeal of Rule 161 - PROTECTIONS FOR PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN COLORADO; Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 and the proposed repeal of Rule 162 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES; and Colorado Senate Bill 23-083 and the subsequent proposed revisions to Rule 1.15 - RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF AND PRACTICE BY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
- Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - July 14, 2023
Joint Stakeholder Meeting - Opioid Guidelines - July 17, 2023
The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, Colorado Dental Board, Colorado Medical Board, Colorado State Board of Nursing, Colorado State Board of Optometry, Colorado Podiatry Board, and Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine are holding a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on July 17, 2023, for stakeholders to provide feedback regarding Colorado’s Guidelines for the Safe Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids as these guidelines relate to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain.
- Stakeholder Meeting notice: Monday, July 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.
- Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording
Stakeholder Meeting - Implementation of HB23-1071 - July 17, 2023
The State Board of Psychologist Examiners in collaboration with the Colorado Medical Board held a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on July 17, 2023. The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the State Board of Psychologist Examiners (“Psychology Board”) to receive feedback regarding the draft rules to implement House Bill 23-1071 (Concerning the Authority of a Licensed Psychologist to Prescribe Psychotropic Medication for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders).
- Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - May 15, 2023
- Recording - Stakeholder Meeting - July 17, 2023
- Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
Permanent and Emergency Rulemaking Hearing - May 18, 2023
The Colorado Medical Board will hold a Permanent and Emergency Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to provide testimony before the Board considers adopting the proposed changes to the Colorado Medical Board’s Rule 100 regarding licensing examinations and the reorganization of the Board’s current Rules into a single CCR number (3 CCR 713-1) in the Colorado Code of Regulations instead of having each Board Rule being housed in a separate CCR number to make the Rules easier to navigate. The Board will consider whether to adopt the proposed revisions to Rule 100 on an emergency basis.
Hearing Information
- Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Sign up to Testify
- Written Stakeholder Comments
- Stakeholder Meeting Recording - April 7, 2023
- Legislative Updates
- 2023 New Legislation
- HB 23-1077: Informed Consent Intimate Patient Exams
- SB 23–020: Timely Certified Death Certificates
- SB 23-083: Physician Assistant Collaboration Requirements
- SB23-102: Rule Review Bill
- SB 23-188: Protections for Accessing Reproductive Health Care
- SB 23-189: Increasing Access to Reproductive Care
- SB 23-190: Deceptive Trade Practice Pregnancy Related Service
- SB 23-260: Individual Access to Publicly Funded Vaccines
- SB23-265: SB 23-265: Prohibit Professional Discipline for Marijuana
- SB 23-286: Access to Government Records
- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1041: Privacy Protections For Protected Persons
- HB22-1050: International Medical Graduate Integrate Health-care Workforce
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1115: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- HB22-1165 Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1240 Mandatory Reporters
- HB22-1256 Modifications To Civil Involuntary Commitment
- HB22-1257: 2022 Criminal And Juvenile Justice Commission Recommendations
- HB22-1267 Culturally Relevant Training Health Professionals
- HB22-1270 Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1284: Health Insurance Surprise Billing Protections
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- HB22-1326: Fentanyl Accountability And Prevention
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-027: Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116: Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-140 Expansion Of Experiential Learning Opportunities
- SB22-143: Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing
- SB22-226: Programs To Support Health-care Workforce
- Criteria
- 2021 New Legislation
- HB21-1198: Healthcare Billing Requirements for Indigent Patients
- HB21-1021: Peer Support Professionals Behavioral Health
- HB21-1012 Expand Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- HB21-1022: Surrogacy Agreements
- HB21-1068: Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam
- HB21-1119: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention
- HB 21-1123: CAPS Check for Substantiated Cases of Mistreatment of an At-Risk Adult
- HB21-1130: Expand Transition Specialist Program
- HB21-1143: Protect Survivors' Rights To Rape Kit Evidence
- HB21-1169: Prohibit Discrimination Organ Transplant Recipient
- HB21-1190: Defining Telemedicine for Medical Practitioners
- HB21-1232: Standardized Health Benefit Plan Colorado Option
- HB21-1276: Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
- HB21-1297: Pharmacy Benefit Manager and Insurer Requirements
- HB21-1300: Health-care Provider Liens for Injured Persons
- HB21-1307: Prescription Insulin Pricing And Access
- HB21-1317: Regulating Marijuana Concentrates
- SB21-009: Reproductive Health Care Program
- SB21-011: Pharmacist Prescribe Dispense Opiate Antagonist
- SB21-016: Protecting Preventive Health Care Coverage
- SB21-056 Expand Cannabis-based Medicine At Schools
- SB21-077: Remove Lawful Presence Verification Credentialing
- SB21-094: Sunset Continue State Board of Pharmacy
- SB21-097: Sunset Medical Transparency Act
- SB21-098: Sunset Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- SB21-122: Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase And Standing Orders
- SB21-142: Health Care Access In Cases Of Rape Or Incest
- SB21-193: Protection of Pregnant People In Perinatal Period
- SB21-194: Maternal Health Providers
- SB21-195: Notarization of Certain Probate Documents
- SB21-271: Misdemeanor Reform
- SB21-292: Federal COVID Funding for Victim's Services
- 2020 New Legislation
- 2023 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes
Full Board Meeting Minutes
- September 6, 2023, Medical Board Meeting Minutes
- August 17, 2023, Medical Board Meeting Minutes
- February 16, 2023, Medical Board Meeting Minutes
Licensing Panel Meeting Minutes