NYCU February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, Bird Flu, CMA, Immigration, Infectious Disease, Practice Management, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 PHYSICIANS: To help physicians understand the most significant new health laws, California Medical Association [CMA] has published its annual new laws round up, ‘Significant New California Laws of Interest to Physicians for 2025.’ This document contains 23 pages of new laws sorted by topic. GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH FACILITIES RESPONDING TO IMMIGRATION ISSUES As the Trump Administration has rescinded policies that banned immigration enforcement in hospitals and doctors’ offices, the California Attorney General and the California Hospital Association have published guidance for health facilities responding to those issues. In addition, the California Primary Care Association has compiled Immigration Resources for physicians. If you CLICK HERE, the California Medical Association has links to all of these resources. DON’T MISS OUT | CMA’S THIRD ANNUAL HIT SUMMIT IS MAY 6–7 HERE IN SAN DIEGO AT SAN DIEGO WESTIN BAYVIEW HOTEL A reminder now that we have entered a new year that California Medical Association’s third annual Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit will take place right here in San Diego on May 6–7, 2025. California’s premier health IT event will bring together thought leaders, innovators and health care professionals to explore the intersection of health care technology under the theme ‘Building the Future.’ As health care continues to evolve through digital innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the HIT Summit will offer a deep dive into the tools, strategies and partnerships shaping the industry. Attendees can expect engaging sessions on rapidly evolving AI, health information exchanges and Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs), and the evolving role of technology in patient care. Previous year’s summits have sold out, so be sure to register early. More information can be found at CMADocs.org/HealthIT. REMINDER | MARCH 12TH FREE WEBINAR ON ‘TOP FIVE RISKS FOR YOUR PRACTICE’ SPONSORED BY TDC AND SDCMS | CME AVAILABLE On March 12th from 6pm to 7pm there is a FREE webinar sponsored by The Doctors Company and SDCMS, ‘Top Five Risks for Your Practice’. A malpractice claim may not be your biggest medical practice risk. Physicians face concerning risks that have developed over the past several years. Attend this session to benefit from an increased awareness and understanding of the top five risks associated with your medical practice today. This program will provide you with information on the top five risks and offer guidance and strategies to help reduce your practice risks. CME credit is available Please join us for this important session. At the conclusion of this program you will be able to: Recognize top five risks for your medical practice Assess your practice for opportunities to improve documentation to support quality of care provided to your patients Understand priority risks and implement strategies to help reduce risks in your medical office practice Please CLICK HERE for more information. You can REGISTER HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … The Possibility of Immigration Raids Worries San Diego County Medical Providers CLICK HERE For California Farmworkers, Telehealth Visits with Mexican Doctors Fill a Gap CLICK HERE Bird Flu Crisis Enters New Phase CLICK HERE Bipartisan House Bill Introduced to Stop Physician Pay Cut CLICK HERE Trump Health Info Blackout Shocks Providers CLICK HERE Top 2025 Healthcare Conferences for Independent Practices CLICK HERE ACA Insurers Deny 20% of Claims: Report CLICK HERE At Confirmation Hearing, RFK Jr. Refuses to Say that Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … FEB 6, 2025: 3:30-4:30pm, The County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency [HHSA] holds monthly ‘Health Professionals Telebriefings’ the first Thursday of every month and offer 1 hour of CME credit to attend. The next one is this Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3:30pm and includes a Tijuana River Valley Study update with Dr. Mark Beatty, Public Health Services and a Pediatrics Update with Dr. Kelly Motadel, Chief Pediatrics Officer, Clinical Updates with Dr. Cynthia Robertson, Outreach and Education Physician. You can register for HHSA's e–blasts on relevant health updates and for telebriefing reminders here, or just join the Zoom directly CLICK HERE FEB 18, 2025: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and their Staff, $99 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘BCBS Provider Antitrust Settlement’. Learn how relief provided in the landmark BCBS Provider Antitrust Settlement will facilitate claims processing and how to claim your share of the $2.8 billion in damages. Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans agreed to implement changes to benefit physicians and other providers by increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in claims processing, including the process of BlueCard claims. Economists valued the injunctive relief at more than $17.3 billion. This webinar discusses the critical requirements of the settlement agreement that impact claims processing, and how to submit a claim for your share of damages. If you or your business provided health care services, equipment or supplies to Blues Plan enrollees, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California or out–of–state Blue Card patients between 7/24/08 and 10/4/24, you may be eligible. Settlement claims run until 7/29/25. For free CMA member staff registration, email events@cmadocs.org with your physician’s CA Medical License number to receive a promo code CLICK HERE MAR 5, 2025: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and their Staff, $99 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘Know Your Rights — How to Protect Your Practice from Unfair Payment Practices’. Understand CMA–sponsored legislation that created the Health Care Provider Bill of Rights, including many protections against unfair payment practices by health plans and insurers. One of CMA’s seasoned practice management experts will discuss the important California laws that protect physicians, how to identify and effectively stop unfair payment practices occurring at the practice level, and how they can help. For free CMA member staff registration, email events@cmadocs.org with your physician’s CA Medical License number to receive a promo code CLICK HERE MAR 11, 2025: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members, Non–Members, NPs, and PAs, sponsored by CMA and CDPH, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: Long COVID Update — What We Know Now’. Long COVID continues to persist as a significant cause of chronic illness. UCLA Long COVID Program Director Nisha Viswanathan, MD will present emerging evidence about the cause, outcomes and treatment of Long COVID, and provide tips for managing Long COVID in outpatient settings. Plus hear an infectious disease update reviewing the winter respiratory season and other evolving infections including H5N1, AKA avian influenza. CME credit available CLICK HERE MAR 12, 2025: 6-7pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by TDC and SDCMS, ‘Top Five Risks for Your Practice’. Increase your awareness and understanding of the top five risks associated with medical practices today, plus receive guidance and strategies to help reduce your practice risks. CME credit available CLICK HERE APR 25, 2025: 8:30am-3:30pm, The Atrium @ IEHP, 10801 Sixth St, Rancho Cucamonga, sponsored by RCMA, ‘Second Annual Healthcare AI Conference’. The future of healthcare is upon us. Are you ready? Healthcare AI has advanced at an astonishing rate. With enormous impact on healthcare delivery, practice efficiency, patient outcomes and provider quality of life, AI is reshaping our entire healthcare ecosystem and sets the course for the future of healthcare delivery. Learn what you can do today to positively transform your medical practice. $149 per person. CME credit available CLICK HERE MAY 7-8, 2025: Westin San Diego Bayview, sponsored by CMA, ‘Third Annual Health IT Summit: Building the Future’. Early–Bird Registration is $100 for CMA Members, $250 for Attendees, deadline is January 31! CA’s premier health IT event brings together thought leaders, innovators and health care professionals to explore the intersection of health care technology. As health care continues to evolve through digital innovation and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), this summit will offer a deep dive into the tools, strategies and partnerships shaping the industry. Attendees can expect engaging sessions on AI, health information exchange and Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs), plus the evolving role of technology in patient care CLICK HERE JUN 26-27, 2025: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, sponsored by CMA, ‘Annual CME Provider Conference and Workshop’. June 26 Workshop | June 27 Conference. Attend BOTH for $999 and save $349! These in–person educational opportunities provide valuable strategies and insights to improving your CME program, and an opportunity to connect with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education leadership and California Medical Association staff along with other accredited CME providers CLICK HERE JUL 10-11, 2025: The Westin Pasadena, sponsored by CMA, ‘2025 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 WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ RFK, Jr. in the Hot Seat LISTEN HERE Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series on Dementia 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 SDCMS Video Archive: View our FREE digital catalog of videos & webinars WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Are You Aware and Prepared for New California Laws? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Managing the Noncompliant and Nonadherent Patient WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 1) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 2) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Will Your Documentation Defend You? 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