NYCU September 8, 2020 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 PHYSICIANS: The California Medical Association and SDCMS are urging all physicians to contact Gov. Newsom and tell him to veto dangerous legislation, AB 890 — the Nurse Practitioner Scope bill, and protect patient safety. This bill would undermine physician–led care and could create a lower tier of care ... September 8, 2020 CMA, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Public Health, Scope of Practice, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> September 9, 2016 THANK YOU, SDCMS-CMA PHYSICIANS! Three CMA-sponsored bills are on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature: AB 2121, a life-saving measure requiring alcohol servers and managers to complete a training course on responsible beverage service; SB 1177, establishing a Physician Health and Wellness Program for California physicians; and SB 563, increasing transparency and accountability in the workers’ compensation utilization review process. In addition, CMA killed scope expansion bills by “naturopathic doctors” and certified nurse midwives. Great work, CMA! As always, let us know how we can help, and thank you for ... September 12, 2016 CMA, Public Health, Scope of Practice AB 2121, Certified Nurse Midwives, Naturopathic Doctors, SB 1177, SB 563 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> August 15, 2016 PHYSICIANS: Please contact your California legislators today and urge them to … • VOTE NO on AB 72, legislation that, if not amended, would hamper physicians’ ability to effectively negotiate fair rates with health insurance plans. • VOTE NO on SB 538, legislation that would allow a “naturopathic doctor” to independently prescribe Schedule V controlled medications after only 12 months of physician supervision. • VOTE NO on AB 1306, legislation that would delete the statutory requirement that certified nurse midwives perform certain medical procedures only under standardized procedures developed and implemented under the ... August 16, 2016 CMA, Scope of Practice AB 1306, AB 72, SB 538 0 0 Comment Read More »
“News You Can Use” <> September 18, 2013 CONTENTS: Medicare Intermediary Transition From Palmetto to Noridian September 23 HIPAA Compliance Deadline 10 Questions Physicians Need to Be Asking About the October 1, 2014, ICD-9 to ICD-10 Transition SDCMS Foundation Heroes de la Salud on September 26 Money and Legal Skills for Early Career Physicians: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 8:30am–12:00pm CMA 3 for 3 in Killing Inappropriate Scope of Practice Expansions CDC Urges Pertussis Vaccine During Every ... September 18, 2013 ICD-10, Medicare, MICRA, Noridian, Public Health, Scope of Practice, Trial Lawyers HIPAA, ICD-10, MICRA, Noridian, Public Health, Scope of Practice 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" — July 25, 2013 CONTENTS: The MICRA Fight Is On! Attestation for Medi-Cal Primary Care Rate Increase to Begin in July Medi-Cal Primary Care Physician Rate Increase FAQs by CMA Three Scope of Practice Issues Being Dealt With by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee Covered California Pop Quiz Do You Know What You Need to Know About the Coordination Care Initiative, aka, CalMediConnect? Legislation That Allows Physicians to Employ PTs Approved ... July 25, 2013 Medi-Cal, MICRA, Scope of Practice MICRA, Noridian, Scope of Practice 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" — June 18, 2013 CONTENTS: Voting for Physicians of Exceptional Excellence, aka, "Top Doctors," Ends This Friday! "Financial and Legal Literacy for Doctors" Workshop, Saturday, June 22 Practical Media Training, Saturday, July 13, 8:30am-11:30am Three Scope of Practice Bills to Be Heard after July 2 Despite Surplus, State Budget Slashes Medi-Cal Rates If You Haven't Already Done So, Please Take SDCMS' 2-Question Medi-Cal Survey Multistate Hepatitis A Outbreak Associated With Frozen Berry ... June 18, 2013 Meaningful Use, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Scope of Practice, TRICARE scope of practice, hepatitis A, meaningful use, Medi-Cal cuts, TRICARE 0 0 Comment Read More »