"News You Can Use" <> September 9, 2016 THANK YOU, SDCMS-CMA PHYSICIANS! Three CMA-sponsored bills are on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature: AB 2121, a life-saving measure requiring alcohol servers and managers to complete a training course on responsible beverage service; SB 1177, establishing a Physician Health and Wellness Program for California physicians; and SB 563, increasing transparency and accountability in the workers’ compensation utilization review process. In addition, CMA killed scope expansion bills by “naturopathic doctors” and certified nurse midwives. Great work, CMA! As always, let us know how we can help, and thank you for ... September 12, 2016 CMA, Public Health, Scope of Practice AB 2121, Certified Nurse Midwives, Naturopathic Doctors, SB 1177, SB 563 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> July 14, 2016 Physicians: As you may have heard, the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 has officially qualified for the November ballot as Proposition 56. Reaching 1 million signatures is a tremendous achievement, but the road to November won't be easy. Big Tobacco has the financial means to lead a tough campaign of its own against us. In the coming weeks and months, I will be asking for your help to prevent a new generation of kids from taking up a deadly, addictive habit. For now though, ... July 14, 2016 Public Health Prop. 56, Tobacco Tax 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> April 28, 2016 CONTENTS Please Join Your Physician Colleagues and Honored Guests at Our 2016 SDCMS White Coat Gala April 19 CAHAN Alert — Multistate Outbreak of Infections Caused by Elizabethkingia anophelis April 12 CAHAN Alert — Mumps in Colleges and Universities (Update) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is This Saturday, April 30 National Advice Line for Providers Open Payments (aka, Sunshine Act) Review and Dispute Period Closes May 15 ... April 28, 2016 Public Health White Coat Gala 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> March 31, 2016 CONTENT Tennis Players and Golfers Needed! Physicians: Please Join SDCMS and Your Colleagues at Our Next Physician Social on April 26 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Updated Zika Resources Two Mumps Cases Reported at USD CDC Guideline and Checklist for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain CMS Announces Second Cycle of Medicare Revalidation March 14 Union-Tribune Article, “Medicare Pay to Increase for SD Docs” ... April 4, 2016 Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> February 24, 2016 CONTENTS Register Today for Our March 10 "Medicare Updates 2016" Seminar / Webinar Your Member Services Quiz Updated Zika Virus Resources 2015 Meaningful Use Attestation Deadline Extended to March 11, 2016 2015 Meaningful Use Hardship Exception Filing Deadline Is March 15, 2016 SDCMS-CMA Meaningful Use Member Benefits CMS Publishes Final Rule on Medicare Overpayments Help CMA Pass the 2016 Cigarette Tax Initiative by Collecting Signatures ... February 24, 2016 Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> February 4, 2016 CONTENTS Register Today for Our March 10 Medicare Updates 2016 Seminar / Webinar Your Member Services Quiz Zika Virus Resources Report Your Patients’ Blood Pressure Readings as Part of Love Your Heart Day on Thursday, February 11 Apply for a Meaningful Use Exception by March 15 Are You Aware of the Meaningful Use Measures Changes? Noridian Posts Updated Medicare Physician Fee Schedule AMA Publishes Guide ... February 5, 2016 Medicare, Public Health Zika Virus 0 0 Comment Read More »