NYCU June 25, 2024 June 28, 2024 American Medical Association, Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Cyber Security/Attacks, Medi-Cal, Public Health, SDCMS 0 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Let me draw your attention to an excellent article on the stakes and latest developments related to the need to significantly increase Medi–Cal funding and the California Medical Association–led ‘Protect Access to Care’ Initiative which has now officially qualified for the November ballot. This initiative is of tremendous importance and will be the top advocacy priority of CMA and San Diego County Medical Society for this year. SAN DIEGANS ELECTED TO KEY OFFICES AT AMA CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO Six California physicians were elected to American Medical Association [AMA] leadership positions at its annual House of Delegates [HOD] meeting this week in Chicago. Congratulations to our own Toluwalasé [Lasé] A. Ajayi, MD, a San Diego pediatrician, pediatric and adult palliative medicine specialist, and clinical researcher, who was elected Secretary of the AMA Board of Trustees. First elected an AMA trustee in 2022, Dr. Ajayi is also past chair of the CMA Council on Medical Services and a former president of San Diego County Medical Society. Also included on that list is San Diego’s Steven L. Chen, MD, a surgical oncologist, was re–elected to the AMA Council on Medical Service, where he previously served as a student, a resident and now as a practicing physician. Dr. Chen also serves as the legislative chair of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and on several accreditation and quality metric setting bodies, including the National Quality Forum, the AMA’s Physician’s Consortium for Practice Improvement and the Society of Surgical Oncology’s training committee. David H. Aizuss, MD, a Los Angeles ophthalmologist, was re–elected to and named chair–elect of the AMA Board of Trustees. REMINDER | SDAFP HOSTING THEIR 67TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON JUNE 28TH–30TH A reminder that San Diego Academy of Family Physicians [SDAFP] will be hosting their 67th Annual Postgraduate Symposium ‘Family Medicine Update 2024’ on June 28–30, 2024 at Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay. The two and half day program is designed as a fast paced review of several conditions commonly seen by family physicians. Close to 30 different topics will be covered in addition to allowing for resident participation through several events as well. SDAFP features the latest evidence–based CME on pertinent issues for today's primary care provider, including the latest in research and most up–to–date treatment recommendations for your clinical practice. Up to 22.25 CME credits are being offered to attendees who complete the program. You can REGISTER HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Enhanced Influenza A Testing Guidance & Surveillance During Summer Months CLICK HERE CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Diamond Shruumz–Brand Products CLICK HERE Medicaid for Millions in America Hinges on Deloitte–Run Systems Plagued by Errors CLICK HERE Scripps to Close Maternity Unit at its Chula Vista Hospital on Sunday CLICK HERE Summer COVID Bump Intensifies in L.A. and California, Fueled by FLiRT Variant CLICK HERE Healthcare Cyberattacks are Costing an Average of $11 Million a Breach CLICK HERE Young Gay Latinos See Rising Share of New HIV Cases, Leading to Call for Targeted Funding CLICK HERE The Opaque Industry Secretly Inflating Prices for Prescription Drugs CLICK HERE Obamacare Preventive Care Mandate to Stay in Place After Court Ruling CLICK HERE Abortion Debate Shifts as Election Nears: ‘Now It’s About Pregnancy’ CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … JUN 28-30, 2024: 7:45am daily, 67th San Diego Academy of Family Physicians [SDAFP] Annual Postgraduate Symposium ‘Family Medicine Update 2024’. Fast paced review of several conditions commonly seen by family physicians. Close to 30 different topics will be covered. 22.25 CME Credits CLICK HERE JUL 9, 2024: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and CDPH, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: Gender–Affirming Care’. As gender–affirming care takes spotlight on the national scene with new restrictions on physicians in some states, what is the landscape in California? This session discusses gender health equity with leaders from the California Department of Public Health and physicians involved in gender–affirming care. CME available CLICK HERE 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 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 WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ Live from Aspen: Health and the 2024 Elections 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.