EMS Day at the Capitol

Pre-register at https://emsac.memberclicks.net/2025-ems-day-at-the-capital#!/ and get CEs for participating!
Date & Time:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
8:45 AM – 7:00 PM
Location:
Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Agenda:
08:45 AM
Meet in the Basement Level Cafeteria of the Capitol
09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tribute to EMS in Senate Chambers
Led by Senator Mark Baisley
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
EMS Presentations and Reception Prep
At the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Finance (HCPF), Sixth Floor Conference Room, we’ll hear from:
* Welcome comments, Tom Anderson, President EMSAC
* Making the Case for Treatment in Place to HCPF administration and staff; Alice Harvey, MSN BSN RN, Community Health Manager, Eagle County Paramedics
* Introducing our Advocacy Team. The Dos and Don’t of Advocacy; Chris Howes, Partner, Howes Wolf;
* Addressing Surprise Billing; Tina Wells, Director of Government Relations – South & West Regions at Global Medical Response.
* Raising Medicaid Rates for EMS; Todd Heinl, Division Chief of EMS, West Metro Fire Rescue.
* CIHCS Sunset and Renew; John Seward, Vice Chair of Advocacy, EMSAC.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
EMSAC Legislative Reception
Join us at the University Club of Denver for an evening of networking with fellow EMS professionals and state legislators. This reception provides a crucial opportunity to advocate for EMS policy changes and build relationships with policymakers.
NEW! EMS CE credits:
Seven continuing education credits are available for State of Colorado and National Registry recertification, issued by the Ute Pass Regional Health Services District. Two hours, operations, for meet with senate and house members; three hours, operations, for EMS presentations and two hours, operations, for evening meeting with legislators. If you are pre-registered for the day, you will find it easier to obtain CEUs.
Lodging Recommendation:
Warwick Denver Hotel
1776 Grant St.,
Denver, CO 80902
Map here.
For the best rates, consider joining their membership program as a Journeyman Member. Be sure to mention you’re
attending the CDPHE and EMSAC event to receive discounted parking rates.
Hotel Registration Link.
REGISTER HERE