Colorado & El Paso County Medical Societies | Legislative Season Q2 2026

Colorado’s physician community is navigating a consequential legislative cycle in 2026, with several Senate and House bills poised to shape care delivery, regulatory oversight, and the long-term sustainability of medical practice across the state.

On Business Digest Radio, industry leaders Chet Seward, Chief Strategy Officer of the Colorado Medical Society, Dr. Brian Kilmartin, cardiothoracic surgeon and legislative representative for the El Paso County Medical Society, and Natalie Myers, CEO of the El Paso County Medical Society, outlined the most pressing measures physicians should be tracking.

The discussion highlights growing complexity in compliance requirements, evolving reimbursement dynamics, and ongoing debates around access to care, workforce pressures, and scope of practice.

For Southern Colorado providers, the implications are immediate—impacting operational decision-making, patient access, and the broader healthcare ecosystem. Physicians and healthcare leaders are encouraged to stay informed and engaged as these proposals move through the legislative process.

The full conversation is available on Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts—search Business Digest Radio.