NYCU June 20, 2023 TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The Annual Meeting of American Medical Association (AMA) concluded in Chicago and as Dr. Kyle P. Edmonds, AMA Delegate from California reported, “The business of the meeting was typically broad and centered around the AMA’s Recovery Plan for Physicians: fighting scope creep, reducing physician burnout, tackling prior authorization, reforming Medicare payment, and supporting telehealth. The delegates broke into a sustained standing ovation at the passage of policy to further amplify the AMA’s efforts to reform our broken Medicare physician payment system and followed that up in ... July 3, 2023 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Top Docs 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 9, 2023 TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Today, May 9th, is FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY. Data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office show that fentanyl–related overdose deaths increased 2,375% in San Diego County, from 33 in 2016 to at least 817 in 2021. In Imperial County, seizures of fentanyl increased 272% from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to the third quarter of FY 2022, from 40 pounds to 149 pounds. More information is available on the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s website including some great resources for providers. Do you know ... May 12, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 25, 2023 TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Last week, hundreds of physicians, residents and medical students gathered in Sacramento for the 49th annual California Medical Association (CMA) Legislative Advocacy Day. Participants learned about key health care issues being discussed in the legislature and met with legislative leaders as champions for patients and the practice of medicine. This year, attendees lobbied their legislators in support of CMA’s 2023 priority issues including: SB 598: Prior Authorization Reform, which would significantly reduce the administrative burden physicians must bear because of prior authorization. AB 765: Truth in Advertising, which protects ... May 12, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Leadership, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 13, 2022 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 PHYSICIANS: SDCMS’ own President, Toluwalase (Lase) Ajayi, MD will be giving an important talk on September 21st at 1 PM via webinar as part of Scripps Research’s Front Row Lecture series. Her talk will be on ‘Advancing Maternal Health with Digital Technologies.’ The description of the webinar states, “Every pregnancy is unique, yet little is known about the individual characteristics that contribute to healthy pregnancies. These knowledge gaps have tragic consequences. Over the past few decades, the United States has seen a rise in maternal morbidity and mortality, ... September 22, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Leadership, Monkeypox, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 30, 2022 TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022 PHYSICIANS: A couple of weekends ago San Diego County Medical Society hosted a retreat for our Board of Directors. It was good to be back in person. Our new President, Toluwalase (Lase) Ajayi, MD has provided a report on the event: The SDCMS 2022 Board of Directors retreat was held in beautiful Palm Springs on August 20–21st. This year’s retreat started with a session that focused on preparing for the next pandemic utilizing digital health technologies and addressing health disparities. The session panelists included: Dr. Melissa Campos from San ... September 12, 2022 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Leadership, Monkeypox, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU July 6, 2022 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Come mingle, socialize, and network with your colleagues, and be sure to bring your spouse/significant other to our next physician networking opportunity and mixer on Thursday evening, July 28, 2022, 5:30 — 8:30 PM, at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. There is no charge for current society members or their guests to attend this hosted event as included in SDCMS’ benefit offerings. Space is limited and RSVPs are required, so register soon, and please spread ... July 11, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »