NYCU December 10, 2024 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 PHYSICIANS: California Medical Association (CMA) Senior Vice President and Chief Lobbyist Stuart Thompson has published CMA’s annual Legislative Wrap-Up ‘Fighting for Physicians on All Fronts’ providing an inside look at what went down the 2024 legislative session. The wrap up highlights CMA’s accomplishments and achievements and showcases CMA’s ability to advocate for the physicians and patients of California. This year four of CMA’s priority bills made it to the governor’s desk and all four were signed. CMA was also at the forefront of key legislative battles, ensuring that ... December 10, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, CMA, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 2, 2024 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 PHYSICIANS: I’m pleased to report that California Medical Association is wrapping up another successful legislative session in Sacramento advocating for California’s physicians and patients. The Governor has signed into law several important pieces of legislation strongly supported by CMA. The bills cited below were part of CMA’s ‘Priority Bills Package’ for the legislature. He signed Assembly Bill 977 authored by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez, a bill sponsored by CMA to protect health care workers while at work in emergency departments. Previously, assaults against health care workers inside an ... October 14, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 6, 2024 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The 4th Edition of Physician Guidelines created by San Diego County Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable is now available for download at ChampionsforHealth.org/Alzheimers. The website also includes links to the updated free CME training modules on screening, evaluation, care planning and management, and behavioral management of dementia. Providers seeing Medi–Cal only patients may be interested in receiving the Dementia Care Aware one–hour training needed to be eligible for billing. All training and materials are available without charge. PROPOSITION 35 WILL ADDRESS OUR MOST URGENT HEALTH CARE PRIORITIES & HOW ... August 16, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, CMA, COVID-19, Dementia, Infectious Disease, Maternal Health, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
NCYU July 7, 2024 TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 PHYSICIANS: On January 1, 2024, the first phase of Medi–Cal provider rate increases took effect as a result of the 2023–24 budget deal. But, because implementing the rate increases required system and contract updates, health plans had been given additional time to start making the payments. On June 20, 2024, California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued guidance in All Plan Letter 24–007 to Medi–Cal managed care plans on implementation of the 2024 Medi–Cal Targeted Rate Increase Fee Schedule and the retroactive payments for claims with dates ... July 15, 2024 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 30, 2024 TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 PHYSICIANS: As you likely know, SCDMS is committed to offering resources that enhance your overall well–being. I want to introduce you to an exciting opportunity — physician coaching with SurgeonMasters. Professional coaching is widely embraced across various industries and can help foster career satisfaction, professional development, and personal growth. Specifically tailored for physicians, coaching provides a confidential, innovative partnership to create success throughout your life and career. Physicians seek coaching to maintain peak performance, professional advancements, and a fluid work–life rhythm. They also work with coaches to manage challenges ... May 14, 2024 CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, Retired Physicians, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 16, 2024 TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Physicians for a Healthy California is now accepting nominations for its annual Health Equity Leadership Awards which will be presented at the Health Equity Leadership Awards Reception on July 11, 2024, during the Health Equity Leadership Summit. All nomination forms and accompanying materials must be submitted by May 3, 2024 to healthequitysummit@phcdocs.org. Honorees will be notified of the selection decision by May 31, 2024. Honorees or a representative must be present at the Health Equity Leadership Summit Leadership Awards Reception on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Sacramento to ... April 24, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Cyber Security/Attacks, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »