Become a Delegate
Your voice matters. Join the CCMS Delegate Program and gain the opportunity to network with colleagues, influence healthcare policy, and make a real difference in Clark County’s healthcare industry, from patient care standards and practice regulations to public health initiatives and funding priorities. The future of medicine in Southern Nevada is in your hands.

Nevada State Medical Association 122nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Session

August 21-23, 2026 I The M Resort

Be the Voice for Your Fellow Physicians at the NSMA 2026 Annual Meeting

Now is the optimal time to begin drafting and submitting policy resolutions for consideration by the CCMS Delegation to the NSMA House of Delegates this summer.

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Be a Part of the Solution. Be a CCMS Delegate.

The challenges facing healthcare are complex and ever-evolving, demanding a collective voice from dedicated physicians and healthcare professionals. As healthcare costs rise, access to care becomes more limited, and new technologies emerge, it’s crucial to have a seat at the table where decisions are made.

By becoming a CCMS Delegate, you can be that voice. You can be the one who advocates for your fellow physicians, your patients, and the future of healthcare in Clark County.

CCMS is entitled to the following delegate seats:

Delegates – 16 and Alternate Delegates – 16
Student Delegates – 2 and Alternate Student Delegates – 2
Resident Delegates – 2 and Alternate Residents- 2

Why This Matters Now

The NSMA House of Delegates is the primary vehicle for organized medicine to shape statewide policy and advocacy priorities. Across the country, state legislatures are actively addressing issues that directly affect:

  •  Physician practice autonomy
  • Administrative burden
  • Payment and prior authorization delays
  • Workforce shortages
  • Emerging risks from artificial intelligence and corporate consolidation 

Early preparation ensures CCMS has a strong, coordinated voice in shaping NSMA priorities.

If I sign up as a delegate, what happens next? Does it cost anything?
  • As a CCMS Delegate, you will attend three preparatory meetings to discuss resolutions to submit to the House of Delegates at the annual meeting. Meetings will be held in April, May, and June 2025, and will be held via Zoom.

  • Delegates must attend the 2026 NSMA Annual Meeting from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada

  • CCMS Delegates are responsible for the meeting registration, travel, and hotel accommodations. Please visit https://nvdoctors.og/membership/events to book your room online with the discounted NSMA room block.

Can I attend the Annual Meeting if I am not a delegate?

YES, you can and should for the following reasons:

  • Network with people who coordinate efforts for all legislative medicine-related issues dealing with tort reform and regulatory issues that affect physicians daily. 
  • Voice your opinions and give valuable input as to the mission and purpose of our organization.
  • Exchange ideas with physicians from throughout the state about many topics, from problems with hospitals or insurance companies to public health issues.
What is a resolution?

A resolution is a formal expression of opinion, or a motion voted on by NSMA members to determine NSMA’s policies and priorities. Here’s a sample resolution for your reference. 

Key Policy Areas for CCMS Resolution Development

Based on national trends and physician concerns, the following topics and others may be addressed:

1. Reducing Administrative Burden

  • Prior authorization reform (including gold-carding and ePA) • Reducing duplicative documentation requirements
  • Streamlining payer communication and utilization review

2. Physician Practice Viability & Payment Integrity

  • Timely claims payment and enforcement of prompt-pay laws
  • Credentialing efficiency and onboarding timelines
  • Reducing unnecessary insurer administrative requirements

3. Scope of Practice & Patient Safety

  • Addressing inappropriate expansion of non-physician scope
  • Preserving physician-led, team-based care models

4. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

  • Ensuring physician oversight of AI-driven clinical and utilization decisions
  • Prohibiting AI-only denials of care
  • Promoting transparency in AI use affecting patients

5. Private Equity & Corporate Influence

  • Protecting independent physician clinical decision-making 
  • Increasing transparency in ownership and control of medical practices 
  • Preventing non-clinical entities from influencing care decisions

6. Physician Workforce & Burnout

  • Expanding pathways for physician workforce development
  • Reducing licensure-related stigma around mental health care 
  • Supporting retention and practice sustainability

7. Telehealth & Care Coordination

  • Preserving appropriate telehealth flexibility
  • Supporting coordinated, patient-centered care models

8. Reducing Healthcare Middlemen

  • Increasing transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)
  • Addressing cost drivers that interfere with patient care
What are the 2025 CCMS Approved Resolutions to go to the Nevada State Medical Association?

• ENGAGING AFFINITY COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE CHRONIC DISEASE OUTCOMES
• ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS OF ONLINE SPORTS BETTING
• INCREASE REGULATIONS SURROUNDING GAMETE DONATION
• PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER ACCOUNTABILITY
• OPPOSE THE REINTRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING AT THE NEVADA NATIONAL SECURITY SITE
• RAISE MOTORCYCLE AGE TO 18
• REGULATION TO PROHIBIT SPEED ENHANCEMENTS ON E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS
• HEALTH CAREER HIGH SCHOOLS
• INTEGRATION OF NSMA, CCMS, WCMS, CDMS AND FRONTIER MEDICAL SOCIETY
• UNIVERSAL LICENSING RECOGNITION
• WAITING PERIOD FOR FIREARM PURCHASES
• SUPPORT RECOGNIZING CHILD TORTURE AS A DISTINCT AND SEVERE FORM OF CHILD ABUSE
• PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION OF MEDICAL STUDENT DELEGATES IN THE NSMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

Nomination form

Nominations must be submitted no later than May 28, 2026.
Please include the written justification for your nomination.

NSMA Physician Award and Community Service Nominations

Do you know a physician who goes above and beyond in their field? The Nevada State Medical Association (NSMA) offers two prestigious awards to recognize outstanding contributions: the NSMA Distinguished Physician Award and the NSMA Community Service Award. These awards celebrate physicians who exemplify excellence in patient care, medical advancement, or community service. Take this opportunity to show your appreciation and nominate a deserving colleague for an NSMA Physician Award!

Criteria for Nomination:

Nominees must be members in good standing for the Nevada State Medical Association. Please submit only one nominee for each award.

  1. NSMA Community Service Award – This award recognizes physicians for rendering outstanding community services that go above and beyond the call of professional duty.
  2. NSMA Distinguished Physician Award – This award recognizes “the contributions of a physician to the advancement of the art and science of medicine.”