COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD

Licensure & Regulation of Physicians, Physician Assistants & Anesthesiologist AssistantsColorado Association of Medical Staff Services

Presentation – Spring Conference 2015

Karen M. McGovern, Program Director

What or Who is DORA?

The Department of Regulatory Agencies

• Barbara Kelley, Executive Director

• Umbrella Agency housing the entities tasked with regulating Colorado businesses and professions

• Made up of 10 different Divisions

DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

CONSUMER PROTECTION IS OUR MISSION

Division of Professions & Occupations

Lauren Larson, Division DirectorDirector’s Office

Business and Technical

Healthcare

Management Branch

Centralized Licensing, HPPP, Professional Review Reporting

Healthcare BranchRonne Hines, Deputy Division Director

Made up of 24 Boards and ProgramsDental

Veterinary

Pharmacy

Nursing

NPATCH

Nursing Home Admins.

Optometry

Surg. Asst. & Techs

Chiropractors

Mental Health

Podiatry

Pharmacies, Pharmacists, PDMP

Direct Entry Midwives

Naturopathic DoctorsAthletic TrainersOccupational TherapyPhysical Therapy and PT Asst.Respiratory TherapyMassage TherapyAcupunctureAudiology & Hearing Aid ProvidersSpeech Language PathologistsMedical

The Board is made up of 8 MDs, 3 DOs, 1 PA, and 4 public members with no financial interest in Healthcare

Who is the Colorado Medical Board and who does it regulate?

The Board licenses and regulates:• Physicians• Physician Assistants• Anesthesiologist Assistants