June 2015

Colorado Medical Board: Malpractice Insurance Requirements

BackgroundIn 1988, the Colorado General Assembly enacted a law requiring all Colorado licensed physicians and all applicants for Colorado medical licensure to maintain certain amounts of malpractice insurance coverage (reference Sections 13-64-301 through 304, C.R.S.). On and after January 1, 1990, each Colorado licensed physician must maintain commercial professional liability insurance coverage with an insurance company authorized to do business in Colorado.

Plumbing: Consumer Resources

DORA Quick Facts Flyers5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Plumber or ElectricianTiny Homes - What You Need To KnowFYI Before You DIYNational Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) Guides

State Physical Therapy Board: Continuing Professional Competency

All Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants must begin to demonstrate Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) to practice physical therapy in the state of Colorado after renewing their initial license/certificate. If your first license/certificate was issued during the middle of the DORA license cycle, you do not have to start working on your CPC requirements until AFTER you renew your license/certificate for the first time. 

Social Work: News

Important Information on ESA RecommendationsMental/Behavioral Health Parity Information

State Board of Social Work Examiners: Legislative Updates

New 2019 Legislation On May 31, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signedHB19-1129 Prohibit Conversion Therapy for a Minor. The new law goes into effect on August 2, 2019, and prohibits a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry or a licensed, certified, or registered mental health care provider from engaging in conversion therapy with a patient under 18 years of age.