NYCU October 24, 2023 October 29, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Opioids, Practice Management, Prescription Drug Abuse, Public Health, SDCMS 0 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 PHYSICIANS: SDCMS is looking for a Retired Member who would be interested to serve as Co–Chair of the Champions for Health (CFH) Retired Physicians Society and work with Dr. Mits Tomita, the Chair, to reboot this valued group. The Society provides retired and non–practicing physicians a network to stay connected with the medical community, remain current with health issues, and give back to the community. Offering regular sessions on current issues important to the healthcare community, as well as social opportunities. Retired physicians can volunteer in the Live Well Speaker’s Bureau or help with immunizations if their license is active and current. Please email SDCMS@SDCMS.org if you're interested. GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO RAISE WAGES OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS When SB 525 (Durazo) was amended the last week of the legislative session to reflect a deal negotiated between some health care industry stakeholders and labor, CMA worked to limit the impact to our members. CMA negotiated exemptions for IPAs and small practices as well as a gradual implementation of the increase. The ramp–up more closely aligns with wage trajectories that are anticipated to naturally occur due to economic pressures outside of SB 525, including other legislation that will raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour starting in April 2024 and the existing law that requires an annual assessment and adjustment of the minimum wage to reflect inflation. SB 525 ends efforts to move the fight to local ballot measures across the state. Those efforts, if they looked like previous ballot measures in Inglewood and Downey, would have involved an immediate increase. CMA’s advocacy ensured that under the final bill, physician practices would not face a drastic, immediate increase that would prove more difficult to weather. CMA will be closely monitoring how the new law impacts physician practices and patient care, especially small rural practices, hospitals and clinics. The following graph shows when SB 525 wage increases would go into effect. INAUGURAL LIVER CANCER AWARENESS SUMMIT BY UC SAN DIEGO MOORES CANCER CENTER THIS SATURDAY This Saturday, October 28th, from 10am–12pm will be the inaugural Liver Cancer Awareness Summit by UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center at their Park & Market venue in downtown San Diego. 1.5 CME credit is available for FREE. The summit unites leading experts and professionals to illuminate the current landscape of liver cancer and explore innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient support. The primary goal of the Liver Cancer Awareness Summit is to foster collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and community stakeholders. Their goal is to raise awareness of the liver cancer burden in the San Diego–Baja California region and provide a platform for sharing and disseminating the latest advancements in liver cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The Summit is intended is for a variety of healthcare professionals who care for patients at risk of developing liver disease or cancer, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, registered dietitians, patient navigators, health educators, and other healthcare providers seeking to enhance their effectiveness in working with patients and addressing the burden of liver cancer. You can register HERE. PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRST ANNUAL HEALTHCARE AI CONFERENCE NEXT APRIL Mark this on your calendar and plan ahead for this exciting event! San Diego County Medical Society is co–hosting the First Annual Healthcare AI Conference on April 26, 2024 in Rancho Cucamonga. Learn about and play with the very latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. These are the innovations that are rapidly transforming today’s healthcare delivery system and changing the face of medical practices nationwide. AI is now drastically cutting documentation time and reducing provider burnout, while boosting quality performance, patient outcomes and population health care delivery efficiencies. The Keynote Speaker is Reid Conant, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft. CME is available, it is $149 per person and you can register HERE for this great opportunity. REMINDER: NEW LEADERSHIP AND PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR PHYSICIAN OWNERS/MANAGERS NEXT THURSDAY Dr. Brooke Sateesh shares that there is a new leadership and peer support opportunity for physician owners/managers of 10+ staff and doctors. Given the paucity of outlets to connect physician owners, the hope is this will bring together a group that initially will have professional leadership training then will continue to meet and act as a support network with all things related to running a practice. The first meeting is Thursday, November 2nd, from 6–8pm. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP HERE. If you can’t attend on November 2nd but are interested, please email info@ziksanaconsulting.com for other possible dates. REMINDER: SDCMS/TDC WEBINAR SDCMS in partnership with TDC is sponsoring a FREE webinar this Fall with 1 CME Credit available for participation. On November 8th, 2023, from 6:00–7:00pm we will be hosting a discussion on ‘Strategies to Enhance the Patient Experience and Reduce Your Risk’. This program will focus on the role of communication and introduce strategies to enhance the patient’s experience. Patients with higher satisfaction may be less likely to have problems and complaints. You can REGISTER HERE for this webinar. EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE TO YOU THANKS TO CMA’S PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCKTON AFFINITY California Medical Association has partnered with Lockton Affinity to administer the CMA Insurance Program. Whether you operate independently or as part of a group practice, are beginning your career or considering retirement, this program offers key benefits to help protect you through all stages as a medical provider. Lockton provides all the coverage California Medical Association members need, from Medical Malpractice to Small Group Health Plans to Workers’ Compensation and beyond. The range of policies they offer for personal, professional and business insurance is truly impressive. Please review your options with Lockton HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … Despite Promises, the New COVID Vaccine Booster Appears Harder to Find. Here’s Why CLICK HERE Maternal COVID–19 Vaccination Offers Infants Immunity for Up to 6 Months CLICK HERE A Seasonal Viral Stew is Brewing with Flu, RSV, COVID and More CLICK HERE Patients Demand California Enforce Its Landmark Mental Health Law CLICK HERE Payers Criticize Mental Health Parity Proposed Rules CLICK HERE Giving Birth is Pricey in the U.S. and Growing Pricier CLICK HERE Quick Genetic Test Offers Hope for Sick, Undiagnosed Kids. But Few Insurers Offer to Pay CLICK HERE CVS Pulls Certain Cold Medicines from the Shelves and Will Stop Selling Them CLICK HERE Researchers Try to Tease Out Possible Ties Between Long COVID and Menopause CLICK HERE Taking Hepatitis C Tests and Treatment to the Street Yields Big Benefit in UCSF Study CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … OCT 28, 2023: 10am–12pm, sponsored by UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center ‘Inaugural Liver Cancer Awareness Summit’. Uniting leading experts and professionals to illuminate the current landscape of liver cancer and explore innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient support. This Summit is intended is for a variety of healthcare professionals who care for patients at risk of developing liver disease or cancer, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, registered dietitians, patient navigators, health educators, and other healthcare providers seeking to enhance their effectiveness in working with patients and addressing the burden of liver cancer. 1.5 CME Credits available CLICK HERE NOV 8, 2023: 6–7pm, FREE Webinar, sponsored by SDCMS and TDC, ‘Strategies to Enhance the Patient Experience and Reduce Your Risk’. This program will focus on the role of communication and introduce strategies to enhance the patient’s experience. Patients with higher satisfaction may be less likely to have problems and complaints. We’ll illustrate risks using closed malpractice case studies and provide information to reduce and avoid risks in medical record documentation. 1 CME Credit available CLICK HERE NOV 14, 2023: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: A Surge In Silicosis — Not Just Miner’s Lung’. While silicosis is a worldwide disease affecting workers exposed to tiny particles of silica, it had previously been under recognized in our state. Recent studies have exposed a growing epidemic of severe silicosis in some CA workers. We will be joined by two experts in this disease: Jane Fazio, MD, pulmonary critical care physician with UC Los Angeles and Amy Heinzerling, MD, MS, a Medical Officer at the California Department of Public Health, to help us understand this growing concern. Additionally, CA Epidemiologist Erica Pan, MD, MPH, will present updates on COVID–19 and the current status of vaccine recommendations for the fall. 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit available CLICK HERE DEC 7, 2023: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series #6 — Incentives and Other Funding Opportunities for Data’. Starting January 31, 2023, California Health & Human Services Agency (CHHS) is launching the CHHS Data Exchange Framework. Over the next 3 years this Framework will require all CA physician practices to exchange data with other practices, health plans, hospitals, and others. To help physicians prepare CMA has partnered with CHHS and developed the ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series’ to walk practices through various considerations in implementing robust data exchange. This webinar provides an overview of grant funding opportunities for technical assistance and connecting to a Qualified Health Information Organization to support practices meeting their DSA Requirements CLICK HERE JAN 16, 2024: 12:15–1:15pm, webinar sponsored by CMA, ‘Navigating Physician Employment Contracts — Understanding Clauses and Common Issues’. CMA attorney Shari Covington will comprehensively cover the intricacies of physician employment contracts, focusing on commonly encountered clauses and potential challenges. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the language used in these contracts, enabling them to make well–informed decisions and effectively navigate the negotiation process. Key areas of focus include clauses such as non&nash;compete agreements, compensation structures, termination clauses, and more. CMA explains common issues and pitfalls that physicians often encounter in their employment contracts, and provide practical guidance on identifying red flags. Free for Members, $99 for Non–Members CLICK HERE JAN 23, 2024: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and $99 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘New Laws Affecting Physicians in 2024’. Discusses the new 2024 laws that will affect physicians and their practices, highlight pending health legislation and explain CMA’s legal resources available to members. Featuring Sheirin Ghoddoucy, CMA Senior Legal Counsel, with a focus on CMA's legal and legislative advocacy, managed care, and provider reimbursement CLICK HERE APR 26, 2024: 8:30am–3:30pm, co-hosted by SDCMS, ‘First Annual Healthcare AI Conference’. Learn about and play with the very latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, innovations rapidly transforming Today’s healthcare delivery system and changing the face of medical practices nationwide. AI drastically cuts documentation time and reduces provider burnout, while boosting quality performance, patient outcomes and population health care delivery efficiencies. The Keynote Speaker is Reid Conant, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft. $149 per person. CME available CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ The Open Enrollment Mixing Bowl LISTEN HERE SDCMS Webinar: Managing the Noncompliant and Nonadherent Patient 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! This Email Was Sent to [[FIRSTNAME]] [[LASTNAME]] at [[EMAIL]] From the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) Comments are closed.