NYCU November 21, 2023 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 PHYSICIANS: It is with deep sadness that I share SDCMS Board Member Dr. Peter Raudaskoski passed away last week. Peter was Chief Medical Officer for Anesthesia Service Medical Group and a Project Access volunteer with Champions for Health. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, their three children and extended family. Peter was an incredibly talented physician leader who cared deeply about the practice of medicine, and the impact of policy on his patients. He brightened every board meeting and event with his warm smile. He will be ... December 4, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Budget, Champions for Health, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Influenza, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 21, 2020 TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 PHYSICIANS: We just received an urgent message from the California Medical Association that CMS has issued a proposed rule that will significantly reduce our state's Medicaid funding, exacerbate provider shortages and undermine patient access to medical care. We need as many physicians as possible to submit UNIQUE comments. Immediate action ... January 22, 2020 Budget, CMA, CMA Benefits, Influenza, new, Physician Workforce, Prop. 56, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 15, 2019 TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 PHYSICIANS: Gavin Newsom is the first California Governor to prioritize health care. Within hours of being sworn in as California's 40th Governor, Newsom signed an executive order aimed at controlling health care costs and expanding access to care for millions of Californians. Among the Governor's more ... January 15, 2019 AHCA, Budget, CMA, Covered California, General, Medi-Cal, Member Social, new, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 25, 2018 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 PHYSICIANS: I'm gratified to be able to share some excellent news. The California Department of Health Services (DHCS) recently received federal approval on its plan to increase Medi-Cal fee-for-service physician payments for the 2018-19 fiscal year. According to DHCS, the prospective fee-for-service supplemental payments are anticipated to begin as soon as this week. ... September 26, 2018 Budget, CMA, CMA Benefits, General, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Prop. 56, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 19, 2017 MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017 ... June 20, 2017 Budget, CMA, Prop. 56, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> December 18, 2015 CONTENTS Executive Director Final Message Your Member Services Quiz New POLST Forms Take Effect January 1 Free Workshops to Help Raise Adult Immunization Rates Read the County of San Diego’s Dec. 16 Influenza Watch AMA Update on Federal Legislation Interested in Becoming an AMA Alternate Delegate? Why Verify Your Patients’ Eligibility and Benefits for 2016? United Healthcare to Delay Premium Designation Assessment ... January 21, 2016 Budget federal budget, Tom Gehring 0 0 Comment Read More »