CMA Foundation Celebrates “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week” The week of November 14–20, 2016, is “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week” — a campaign to highlight the problem of antibiotic resistance and importance of appropriate antibiotic use. Every year at least 2 million Americans become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and at least 23,000 people die from these infections. With the emergence of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the United States earlier this year, addressing antibiotic stewardship is more important than ever. This cold and flu season, the California Medical Association (CMA) Foundation’s Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) ... November 1, 2016 Public Health Antibiotics 0 0 Comment Read More »
Federal Update From CMA (Sept. 30, 2016) SUMMARY MACRA Update Budget Update Medicare California GPCI Locality Reform Transition Plan Medicare 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Regulation Medicare Regulations Governing Meaningful Use, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and the Elimination of the Site of Service Payment Rate Differential Department of Education Medical Student Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program I. MACRA Update: Final Rule Due Before November 1, 2016 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are preparing to release the final rule to ... October 14, 2016 CMA, GPCI, MACRA GPCI, MACRA 0 0 Comment Read More »
SDCMS Announces Its Newest Member Benefit We are excited to announce to you today that SDCMS has partnered with San Diego Private Bank to bring to SDCMS members an exclusive, discounted package of services, including SBA loans, deposit accounts, and treasury management products. San Diego Private Bank — one of the last, locally headquartered banks — is here to serve you with custom-tailored financial solutions designed to address the needs of your practice and your family. Combined with their customer-centric focus is their commitment to finding creative financial solutions and to providing those solutions in the ... October 13, 2016 Benefits Member Benefit, San Diego Private Bank, SBA Loans, SDPB 0 0 Comment Read More »
“Life After Residency: Essentials for Doctors Contemplating Their Future in the Real World” “Life After Residency: Essentials for Doctors Contemplating Their Future in the Real World” UC San Diego, working with SDCMS, has created a one-day workshop titled, “Life After Residency: Essentials for Doctors Contemplating Their Future in the Real World.” The goal is to give you the information and situational awareness you need to successfully transition from preparation to practice. There a no vendors, the information is vendor agnostic, and no one will be selling you anything. While primarily focused on residents, fellows, and young physicians, any SDCMS member (and their significant other) ... September 26, 2016 Practice Management, Resident Physicians Life After Residency 0 0 Comment Read More »
"Yes on 56" Campaign Supplies San Diego County physicians are invited to show their support for the “Yes on 56” campaign by requesting campaign materials from SDCMS and then stopping by or offices (5575 Ruffin Road, Suite 250) to pick them up when your campaign packet is ready. Email Jennipher Ohmstede at SDCMS — JOhmstede@SDCMS.org — and let her know how many of the following supplies you’d like; she’ll let you know when your packet is ready to be picked up (note: some supplies like posters can be downloaded by clicking here): ... September 20, 2016 Medi-Cal, Public Health Tobacco Tax, Yes on 56 0 0 Comment Read More »
County of San Diego HHSA Announcement I am pleased to announce two major developments for our Health and Human Services Agency. First, Nicholas "Dr. Nick" Yphantides, MD, MPH, will be moving into a full-time role as the agency's chief medical officer (CMO) starting Friday, September 2. Dr. Nick has already been serving the agency in the same role on a part-time, advisory basis for the past seven and a half years. Presently, I look forward to having Dr. Nick champion our Live Well San Diego vision and aspirations on a full-time basis. I am confident that ... September 8, 2016 County of San Diego HHSA 0 0 Comment Read More »
8th Annual SDCMS "Outstanding Medical Office Manager" Contest SDCMS wants to recognize San Diego County’s most outstanding medical office manager / practice administrator, i.e., someone who goes above and beyond his or her job description, who anticipates problems before they arise, who works efficiently with the practice’s time and resources, and who strikes the right balance between exercising control and boosting morale when supervising staff. SDCMS member physicians can nominate their office managers by explaining in writing (up to 600 words) why their office manager is the best in San Diego County. Email nominations to Editor@SDCMS.org. The winner will ... September 7, 2016 Office Managers Outstanding Office Manager 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Capitol Insight With Anthony York: August 3, 2016 CMA Capitol Insight is a biweekly column by veteran journalist Anthony York, reporting on the inner workings of the state Legislature. November Ballot Rundown California’s ballot has evolved into an impressive — and daunting — laundry list of policy proposals, running the gamut of fiscal and social policy. While the 17 measures on the ballot are not a statewide record, many of the state’s hot-button political issues — including healthcare, guns, criminal justice, and environmental protection — will all be decided by voters this fall. Tax measures loom large this year, with ... August 3, 2016 CMA, Legislation Capitol Insight, Propositions 0 0 Comment Read More »
Seeking Two Physicians for the HOD Resident Fellow Section SDCMS is seeking two resident physicians to serve on the Resident Fellow Section (RFS) Delegation for this year’s CMA House of Delegates (HOD). Requirements to serve include being an active resident member of SDCMS-CMA and being able to attend all of HOD (October 15–16, 2016 in Sacramento). If interested in being nominated or for additional information, please contact Jen Ohmstede at (858) 300-2781 or via email at JOhmstede@SDCMS.org. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, July 15, 2016. Travel expenses for the RFS delegates are ... July 12, 2016 CMA, House of Delegates HOD, Resident Physicians 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Capitol Insight With Anthony York: June 21, 2016 CMA Capitol Insight is a biweekly column by veteran journalist Anthony York, reporting on the inner workings of the state Legislature. Budget and Election Watch This week, we’ll wrap up the primary election, and focus on what to watch in November. But we begin with the state budget, which was approved by lawmakers last week after quick agreement with Gov. Jerry Brown. The budget is another big win for Brown, who won support from Democrats to boost budget reserves by billions above the constitutionally guaranteed minimum. Brown did offer more money for ... June 21, 2016 Legislation Capitol Insight 0 0 Comment Read More »