NCYU July 7, 2024 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 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 of service on or after January 1, 2024, that were already paid, but did not include the rate increases. DHCS is hosting a provider webinar on July 17, 2024, from 3 to 4:30 pm to answer questions about the 2024 targeted provider rate increases. Questions should be sent in advance to DHCS at targetedrateincreases@dhcs.ca.gov no later than July 8. Advanced registration is required. For more information about the targeted rate increases see DHCS’ APL 24–007, or contact CMA’s Center for Economic Services at economicservices@cmadocs.org or by phone at (800) 786–4262. NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING COLLEAGUE FOR 2024 CMA SERVICE AWARDS Every year, California Medical Association (CMA) honors inspirational physician members during its annual House of Delegates in October. CMA is now accepting nominations for the following awards for 2024: Compassionate Service Award This award honors a CMA member physician who best illustrates the association’s commitment to community and charity care. Eligible for nomination are physicians or physician organizations that have demonstrated a history of providing charity or donated care to communities within the state of California. Frederick KM Plessner Memorial Award This award honors a California physician who best exemplifies the practice and ethics of a rural practitioner, with particular emphasis on charity care. Eligible for nomination are physicians currently in active practice or retired from active practice for a period of no longer than three years. Dev A GnanaDev Membership Award This award demonstrates a special or unique effort toward membership recruitment resulting in membership growth in their area during the past year. Gary Nye, MD Award This award honors significant contributions toward improving physician health and wellness. This award requires a completed nomination form, which is available for download HERE. Nominations must be sent by Tuesday, July 16, 2024, to nominations@cmadocs.org. See award descriptions for any additional requirements. Contact Navdeep Dhaliwal with any questions. JOIN DR. JAMES T HAY AND SAN DIEGO BRAVER ANGELS ALLIANCE FOR ‘SKILLS FOR DISAGREEING BETTER’ | A FREE IN–PERSON WORKSHOP ON JULY 20TH The San Diego Braver Angels Alliance and Dr. James T. Hay are holding a free in–person workshop on ‘Skills for Disagreeing Better’ on July 20th from 10am to 12pm at 9005 Aero Drive in San Diego, 92123. As the group states, “In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves — their core values and central concerns — but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self–interested. “When we try to communicate across this gap, we often lack the skills for listening carefully, looking for common ground, and sharing our perspectives in ways that connect rather than create more misunderstanding. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground.” Goals of the workshop include: More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear — even if they disagree You can register HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Increased Risk of Dengue Infections in the US CLICK HERE 2024 California Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know CLICK HERE Fourth Human Bird Flu Case Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak Reported CLICK HERE ERs in Limbo After Supreme Court Ruling on Emergency Abortion Care CLICK HERE Judge Cites New Supreme Court Ruling in Blocking Health Care Anti–Discrimination Protections for Transgender Americans CLICK HERE In Just a Few Years, Half of All States Passed Bans on Trans Health Care for Kids CLICK HERE Why Children in the U.S. Are Dying at Far Higher Rates Than in Other Wealthy Countries CLICK HERE COVID Trend Reaches ‘High’ Level Across Western U.S. in Latest CDC Data CLICK HERE Nursing Homes Falling Further Behind on Vaccinating Patients for COVID CLICK HERE U.S. Will Pay Moderna $176 Million to Create Bird Flu Vaccine CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … JUL 11, 2024: 10-11am, Sheraton Grand Sacramento, ‘Implementing Cultural and Linguistic Competency & Implicit Bias into your CME Program’. Become familiar with California Correctional Health Care Services, the patients they serve and understand why addressing implicit bias and establishing cultural and linguistic competency is important in Continuing Medical Education. This event is just prior to the 2024 Health Equity Leadership Summit [details below]. CME available CLICK HERE JUL 11-12, 2024: Sheraton Grand Sacramento, sponsored by CMA, ‘2024 Health Equity Leadership Summit’. This event provides an opportunity for physicians, executives, advocates and allies to find community, engage in hands–on trainings and workshops, and hold in–depth conversations about how they are addressing the issue of health equity in California through their care of underserved communities throughout the state. Attendees will leave feeling energized and inspired to continue their important work to improve the lives of all Californians. Early–Bird Member $225, Early–Bird Non–member $249, Full Price Member $249, Full Price Non–Member $299, Student/Resident $99 CLICK HERE JUL 20, 2024: 10am-12pm, FREE in–person workshop, Sponsored by San Diego Braver Angels Alliance and Dr. James T. Hay, ‘Skills For Disagreeing Better’. In this polarized time we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We’re tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self–interested. This event will teach participants how to disagree better, accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground CLICK HERE JUL 30, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm. FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘Workplace Violence Prevention in Ambulatory Care Settings’. Workplace violence in ambulatory settings is increasingly prevalent due to factors common within all health care settings, but also some unique to ambulatory care. Chronic and complex health conditions treated more frequently in outpatient settings pose a risk for increasingly frustrated patients and families to demonstrate escalating behaviors health care workers are not trained to safely respond to. Security resources not as prevalent in outpatient settings create vulnerabilities angered individuals may use to their advantage in a violent manner CLICK HERE AUG 8, 2024: 8am-4pm, Hosted Reception AUG 7 6-8pm, FREE Event for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and The Doctors Company, ‘4th Annual Medical Group Advocacy Symposium — Strategies for Accelerating Health Care Delivery Innovation’. Hear key industry leaders provide insights about health care trends and developments that will have transformational impacts on California’s health care delivery system. Meet passionate industry leaders and health care professionals committed to making a difference. This event offers a casual platform to convene, discuss pertinent advocacy and regulatory concerns, and network with other medical group executives CLICK HERE AUG 20, 2024: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and CDPH, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: Rising Valley Fever in California — Understanding Coccidiomycosis’. Several infectious diseases are on the minds of public health officials in California: H5N1 (Avian or Bird Flu), and Coccidiomycosis otherwise known as Valley Fever. A new strain of Avian flu has been ‘Cocci’ and is on the rise in our livestock. Cases of Coccidiomycosis have been increasing since 2023. Up to 97% of this fungal disease is diagnosed in California and Arizona. We’ll hear from our state epidemiologist, Dr Erica Pan, reviewing COVID–19 epidemiology and vaccination recommendations, and Dr George Thompson and Gail Cooksey, who will discuss Coccidiomycosis. CME credit available CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ SCOTUS Term Wraps With a Bang LISTEN HERE SDCMS Webinar: Managing the Noncompliant and Nonadherent Patient WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Are You Aware and Prepared for New 2023 Laws? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Will Your Documentation Defend You? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Top Five Risks for Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 1) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 2) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Best Practice: Documenting Disruptive Patient Behavior WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Understanding Malpractice Risks for NPs, PAs, and Supervising Physicians WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: COVID–19 for the Long Haul: Post COVID Recovery and Care WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: How to Avoid Being Reported to the Medical Board WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Understanding the Risks: How to Dismiss a Patient from Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Wellness WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Biosimilars Overview & Policy Landscape WATCH HERE CMA Webinar: Telehealth Reimbursement and Privacy Laws: COVID–19 Emergency WATCH HERE CMA Webinar: What is Value–Based Care and What Does it Mean for My Practice? WATCH HERE Champions for Health & TDC’s Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series ‘Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescibing’ to Help Fulfill DEA Training Requirements (Modules 1–5) WATCH HERE Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series on Dementia WATCH HERE Please Consider Supporting Our Advertisers … Thank You! Comments are closed.