NYCU January 15, 2019 TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 PHYSICIANS: Gavin Newsom is the first California Governor to prioritize health care. Within hours of being sworn in as California's 40th Governor, Newsom signed an executive order aimed at controlling health care costs and expanding access to care for millions of Californians. Among the Governor's more ... January 15, 2019 AHCA, Budget, CMA, Covered California, General, Medi-Cal, Member Social, new, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 4, 2019 FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019 PHYSICIANS: Many of you have received notice from the Medical Board about new security requirements for prescription pads, effectively invalidating existing pads. While these regulations are in keeping with recently passed AB 1753, implementation guidance was only recently issued, creating limited access to these new pads. ... January 4, 2019 General, Leadership, Medicare, Prescription Drug Abuse, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 20, 2018 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 PHYSICIANS: I've just returned from National Harbor, Maryland, where the American Medical Association held its Interim Meeting. A number of important topics were addressed, including fostering diversity among physician leaders in public and population health, the importance of doctors leading on physician training and the on-going opioid crisis. Delegates expressed strong ... November 21, 2018 CMA, CMA Benefits, General, Influenza, Medi-Cal, new, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prop. 56, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 6, 2018 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 PHYSICIANS: Today, the SDCMS Nominations Commitee formally announces the 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 next year and elections in the spring. To be eligible for service on SDCMS's board ... November 21, 2018 CMA, CMA Benefits, E-prescribing, General, Influenza, Leadership, Medi-Cal, Medicare, new, Prescription Drug Abuse, Prop. 56, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 9, 2018 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 PHYSICIANS: The San Diego County Medical Society's 10th Annual "Outstanding Medical Office Manager" Contest is now accepting nominations. This is an opportunity to honor the unsung heroes and heroines of so many medical offices. SDCMS wants to recognize San Diego County's most outstanding medical office manager/practice ... October 30, 2018 General, Prescription Drug Abuse, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 25, 2018 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 PHYSICIANS: I'm gratified to be able to share some excellent news. The California Department of Health Services (DHCS) recently received federal approval on its plan to increase Medi-Cal fee-for-service physician payments for the 2018-19 fiscal year. According to DHCS, the prospective fee-for-service supplemental payments are anticipated to begin as soon as this week. ... September 26, 2018 Budget, CMA, CMA Benefits, General, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Prop. 56, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »