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Medical Services Board

The Medical Services Board (MSB) was established by law effective July 1, 1994. It is the responsibility of the Medical Services Board to adopt the rules that govern the Department's programs. The Board has eleven members, with at least one member from each congressional district and no more than six members from the same political party. Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Medical Services Board meetings are scheduled for the second Friday of each month and are open to the public. The Board hears each proposed rule twice to allow time for the public to participate. For more information see our Stakeholder Engagement Protocols.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR RULEMAKING - 1: Executive Order 05 - When a rule author requests to start working on a rule revision, individuals signed up to receive an email are sent information about the rule revision. 2: Rule Development - Rule author reaches out to stakeholders and/or partners and provides the opportunity for input on proposed rules. 3: Department of Regulatory Agencies - The Medical Services Board Coordinator uploads the draft rule to DORA. Individuals signed up to the DORA email list receive notification of the uploaded document. 4: Colorado Register - The Medical Services Board Coordinator uploads the notice of rule making to the Secretary of State's office to be published in the Colorado Register. 5: Public Rule Review Meeting - The Department hosts a public rule review meeting, which is an opportunity to have a 1-1 conversation with the rule author regarding the draft rule. 6: Initial MSB Meeting - First of two meetings to approve the rule, changes may be made. Stakeholders may sign up to provide comment. 7: Final MSB Meeting - Second of two meetings to approve the rule, some changes may be made. Stakeholders may sign up to provide comment.Stakeholder engagement opportunities in the rulemaking process visual diagram

If you are interested in being considered for service on the Medical Services Board, you can access the application on the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions web page.

A member of the public may email the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to request a cost-benefit analysis (CBA)from the agency proposing rule changes, which is made publicly available when it is completed.

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies provides a mechanism for citizens to receive Notices of Proposed Rulemaking in their areas of interest. When you sign up to receive Regulatory Notices, you are provided with information on the proposed rules, its public hearing and an effortless way to request that the rulemaking agency complete a cost-benefit analysis of the new or amended rules.

Related Committees

Our meeting has a standing location:

303 East 17th Avenue, 11th floor conference room, Denver, CO 80203

Testimony opportunities - Please keep your testimony related to the rule being discussed

  • Testimony can be provided in person at the meeting.
  • Testimony can be emailed to chris.sykes@state.co.us in advance of the meeting and will be distributed to the Medical Services Board members.
  • Testimony can be given over the phone and over the computer at the time of the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony over the telephone please sign up for testimony using the Google form. Individuals providing remote testimony will be given time after individuals in the room.

2025 Medical Services Board Meeting
Schedule and Handouts

July 11, 2025

July 3, 2025 Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting

May 9, 2025

April 11, 2025

March 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

January 10, 2025

2024 Medical Services Board Meeting
Schedule and Handouts

December 13, 2024

November 8, 2024

October 11, 2024

September 13, 2024

August 9,2024

July 12, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

June 14, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

May 10, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

April 12, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

March 8, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

February 9, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

January 12, 2024 Medical Services Board Meeting

2023 Medical Services Board Meeting
Schedule and Handouts

December 8, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

November 9, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

October 13, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

September 8, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

August 11, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

July 14, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

June 9, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

May 12, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

April 14, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

March 10, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

February 10, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

January 13, 2023 Medical Services Board Meeting

Board Member Log-In

Our Members

The Board has eleven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The members are persons who have a knowledge of medical assistance programs. Additionally, each Colorado congressional district must be represented on the Board and no more than six members can be of the same political party.

Board members do not receive compensation for their service, but are reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Terms are four years and vacancies are filled for the remainder of the term by the Governor.

Medical Services Board Member Biographies

Laura Carroll - President

Laura Carroll
Congressional District 3
Term: July 1, 2026

William Kinnard

William Kinnard
Critical Care Medicine
Congressional District 2
Term: July 1, 2025

Morgan Honea

Morgan Honea
Congressional District 6
Term: July 1, 2028

James McLaughlin

James McLaughlin
Ute Pass Regional Health Service District 
Community Paramedic Director
Congressional District 5
Term: July 1, 2027

Barry Martin - Vice President

Bary Martin
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Congressional District 1
Term: July 1, 2025

Christina Mulkey

Christina Mulkey
Geriatric and Family Medicine
Congressional District 8
Term: July 1, 2028

David Pump

David Pump
Pueblo Diversified Industries
Congressional District 3
Term: July 1, 2028

Vincent Scott

Vincent Scott
Congressional District 4
Term: July 1, 2028

Other

Contact Us/Join Us

Contact information:

Chris Sykes, Medical Services Board Administrator
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
303 E. 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
720-231-5164 phone
303-866-4411 fax
chris.sykes@state.co.us

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Please notify the Board Coordinator at 303-866-4416 or chris.sykes@state.co.us or the 504/ADA Coordinator at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.