NYCU November 12, 2024 November 22, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Medicare, Public Health, SDCMS, Vaccines 0 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Last week was Election Day, and while ballots are still being counted, California patients, physicians and other health care workers had a VERY successful day! Proposition 35, the top advocacy priority for both California Medical Association and San Diego County Medical Society, won an overwhelming victory with 67.5 percent of the statewide vote at last count. CMA co–chaired the coalition that put Proposition 35 before the voters in order to provide a dedicated, ongoing source of funding to increase access to health care. The passage of Prop 35 is particularly important to improve access to health care for the nearly 15 million Californians, including half of the state’s children, who are covered by Medi–Cal. Prop 35 also will grow the health care workforce in California, which will improve access to care for all Californians. In other notable election victories, San Diego’s own Dr. Akilah Weber, captured 63% of the vote to advance from the state Assembly to the California State Senate and Dr. Nina Chaya, one of SDCMS’ Leaders and a rising star in San Diego County also won 63% of the vote to be re–elected to the Tri–City Healthcare Board of Directors. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SDCMS BOARD AND OFFICER POSITIONS The SDCMS Nominations Committee has announced the annual call for nominations to the SDCMS board and officer positions. The committee will meet in December and prepare a slate of candidates for approval by the board later that month and election in the spring. To be eligible for service on the SDCMS Board of Directors, physicians must have been active members of SDCMS for at least two years as of the date of assumption of duties: June 2025. Additionally, for Geographic Directors, physicians must have their primary practice located within the geographic district. To see the list of positions available for nomination and for more information please CLICK HERE. SAVE THE DATE | CMA’S THIRD ANNUAL HIT SUMMIT MAY 6–7 HERE IN SAN DIEGO AT SAN DIEGO WESTIN BAYVIEW HOTEL California Medical Association’s (CMA) third annual Health Information Technology (HIT) Summit will take place May 6–7, 2025, in San Diego. 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 AI, health information exchange and Qualified Health Information Organizations (QHIOs), and the evolving role of technology in patient care. Previous year’s summits have sold out, so make to save the date and register early! Registration information, event agenda and other details will be posted soon at CMADocs.org/HealthIT. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … What Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Might Do to Undermine Vaccines — and What They Likely Can’t CLICK HERE Trump’s Win Could Accelerate the Privatization of Medicare CLICK HERE Watchdog Calls for Tighter Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage Home Visits ? CLICK HERE CDC Calls for Expanded Bird Flu Testing Among Farm Workers CLICK HERE More California Kids with Disabilities are Enrolled in a New Health Program, But is It Helping? CLICK HERE F.D.A. Proposes Removing Ineffective Nasal Decongestant from Stores CLICK HERE Medical Groups Push for End to Yearly Payment Cuts CLICK HERE Trump’s White House Return Poised to Tangle Health Care Safety Net CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … NOV 13, 2024: 8pm, The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St, a benefit fundraiser ‘The Revive & Survive Comedy Show’. $40 per ticket with a two drink minimum. Featuring Mark Christopher Lawrence, Vicki Barbolak, Jesse Egan, Dr. Ennis Jackson and Dr. Joelle Donofrio. 100% of ticket sales benefit Revive & Survive San Diego, an exciting new initiative with the goal of saving lives by training 1 million people in CPR. This novel partnership between UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Longevity Science and the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services creates an opportunity for partners across the county to create a coalition of lifesavers. Over 233,000 people have already been trained CLICK HERE NOV 16, 2024: 8am-5pm, 5280 Carroll Canyon Rd, Virtual or In–Person, $150 APA Member, $175 APA Non–Member, FREE for Residents, sponsored by SDPS and APA, ‘Mind Meets Machine: Technological Innovations & Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry’. Explore the intersection of cutting–edge technology and psychiatric practice, focusing on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and other technological advancements in mental health care. Gain insights into AI–driven diagnostic tools, personalized treatment algorithms and ethical considerations surrounding the integration of technology in clinical settings. The program aims to equip psychiatrists with the knowledge to navigate and leverage technological advancements to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern psychiatry. CME credit available CLICK HERE NOV 19, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and their Staff, $99 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘2025 ICD–10–CM Coding Updates’. Learn about 2025 changes to ICD–10 guidelines and codes, including 252 new codes, 36 deletions and 13 revisions. The chapters that will see the most new codes are Neoplasms, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders, Digestive, Musculoskeletal, and Chapters 19 and 21. 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 NOV 21, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and The Doctors Company, ‘Policy, Practice and the 2024 Election — What California Physicians Need to Know’. Learn about the latest legislative and policy issues affecting California health care following the 2024 General Election. Leading experts will provide actionable insights on pressing topics such as the impact of Proposition 35 on Medi–Cal, state ballot initiatives that will reshape the health care landscape, critical health care implications of the 2024 presidential election, and potential federal updates impacting physician reimbursement. Join the comprehensive discussion on policies that matter to you and your patients, help you stay informed and prepare you for what lies ahead CLICK HERE DEC 5, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by The Doctors Company, ‘Documentation and Discoverability’. This webinar presents physicians with the essential knowledge to understand the scope of discoverability in malpractice litigation. From policies to casual conversations, every aspect of a physician’s professional life is subject to discovery in the event of litigation. While this program provides valuable insights into discoverability principles, it does not focus on California–specific laws or specific cases. Instead, it aims to raise awareness of the potential scope of discoverability and underscore the critical role of documentation CLICK HERE DEC 7, 2024: 7:30am-4pm, Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, 9452 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, $100 General Registration, $75 Allied Health & Active Duty, $25 Residents & Fellows, $300 Industry, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘2024 Update: Rheumatology Year in Review’. Rheumatology is constantly evolving, all the more so lately. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic and significant advances in the understanding of the immunopathogenesis of many rheumatic diseases, leading to improvements in the diagnosis and stratification of patients, development of newer therapies and treatment strategies. Combined, this has improved outcomes for many of our patients. To transform this knowledge into better outcomes, rheumatologists require ongoing education and insight regarding the newest developments in patient assessment as well as the benefits and risks of large and expanding number of potential therapeutic agents and treatment strategies. CME credit available CLICK HERE DEC 9, 2024: 11am-4:30pm, FREE Hybrid Event co–hosted by UC San Diego Health and National Academy of Medicine, ‘Orienting AI Toward Health Workforce Well–Being: Examining Risks and Opportunities’. Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to both alleviate and exacerbate the challenges faced by health workers, particularly related to clinician burnout and well–being. Join the NAM’s Clinician Well–Being Collaborative for this hybrid event to discuss how to navigate this rapidly evolving field. A networking sunset reception will follow the in–person event at the Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego CLICK HERE JAN 25, 2025: 7:30am-3:30pm, UCSD main campus MET Building, La Jolla, Early Bird Registration before 11/25: $125 for Physicians, $50 Allied Health, $10 for Community/Trainees/Students, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘6th Annual UC San Diego Transgender Healthcare Symposium’. Provide a comprehensive review of the different aspects of gender–affirming medical care and features sessions on gender–inclusive cultural awareness, behavioral health care, primary care, and medical and surgical gender–affirming interventions. All topics presented are to help providers from varied disciplines care for transgender and non–binary individuals in a sensitive and effective manner in plenary sessions, followed by a brief Q&A and topic–specific breakouts. This course is targeted toward anyone interested in in–depth exposure to medical care for the transgender/non–binary patients, including physicians (in practice and in training) and allied health professionals in primary care, endocrinology, plastic surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology plus mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and students of all above disciplines. Community members also welcome. CME credit available CLICK HERE JAN 30-FEB 1, 2025: 8am daily, Catamaran Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘44th Annual Advanced Nephrology Conference: Nephrology for the Consultant’. This conference attracts over one–hundred nephrologists and allied health professionals throughout the country, with the goal of providing up–to–date reviews and the latest information on topics commonly encountered in and relevant to clinical nephrology, structured into a series of presentations extending from Thursday morning to Saturday afternoon. Early Registration ends December 15. Fees range from $450 to $725 for Early Registrants. CME credit available CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ Trump 2.0 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: Top Five Risks for Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Will Your Documentation Defend You? 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