"News You Can Use" <> June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 Medi-Cal, Medicare, Member Social, PAS / PAD Aid in Dying, Quality Reporting Programs 0 Physicians: Let me know what you think of the new “News You Can Use” format. Our goal is to come up with a structure and taxonomy that allows you to dive in, get what you need, and continue on with your busy schedules as quickly as possible. Email me at Hegyi@SDCMS.org, and we'll adjust to fit your needs. Thanks for being a member! — Paul Hegyi, CEO, SDCM WHAT TO KNOW … The End of Life Option Act Took Effect Yesterday • CLICK HERE 2016 Is the Last Reporting Year Under the Current Medicare Quality Reporting Programs • CLICK HERE Full Medi-Cal Benefits Have Been Extended to All Children • CLICK HERE Beginning July 1, Payors Will Be Required to Ensure Physician Directories Are Accurate, With Physicians Required to Do Their Part • CLICK HERE July 1 Is the Deadline to File a Meaningful Use Hardship Exception • CLICK HERE DHCS Suspended Planned Passive Enrollment for Duals Project • CLICK HERE Validated Medicare Opt-out Affidavits Signed on or After June 16, 2015, Will Automatically Renew Every Two Years • CLICK HERE CMA Has a Confidential Assistance Line • CLICK HERE CMA Has Safe Prescribing Resources for Physicians • CLICK HERE AMA Has a Zika Virus Resource Center • CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … Check Enrollment Status of Pregnant Covered CA Patients • CLICK HERE Register for CURES by July 1 • CLICK HERE Join SDCMS on August 5 for Our Next Physician Social • CLICK HERE Help Spread the Message of Health in Your Community • CLICK HERE Volunteer for Champions for Health Project Access • CLICK HERE Ensure You Receive Maximum Incentive Funds • CLICK HERE Attend This Physician Wellness Day-long Workshop on August 24 • CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ … An Open Letter From AMA to Physicians on the Opioid Epidemic • CLICK HERE SDCMS-CMA IN THE COMING WEEKS … June 15: MACRA Webinar June 22: DMHC Webinar June 29: CHPI Webinar June 30: HIPAA Webinar “Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” — Will Rogers Comments are closed.