NYCU January 23, 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 PHYSICIANS: It is with sadness that I share Paul K. Raffer, MD has passed at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Raffer was not only a distinguished former leader for San Diego County Medical Society but earned a reputation as a knowledgeable and compassionate physician. He had a solo private practice for decades in Chula Vista. He was also a talented musician and singer, which he enjoyed sharing at community events. Dr. Raffer was predeceased by his wife Donna. He is survived by ... January 30, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Member Social, new, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU December 19, 2023 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The SDCMS Nominations Committee has announced the annual call for nominations to the SDCMS board and officer positions. The committee will meet in January and prepare a slate of candidates for approval by the board later that month and election in the spring. To be eligible for service on the SDCMS Board of Directors, physicians must have been active members of SDCMS for at least two years as of the date of assumption of duties: June 2024. Additionally, for Geographic Directors, physicians must have their primary practice ... December 21, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Leadership, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 15, 2023 TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Today the California Medical Association’s grassroots campaign for our sponsored bill, SB 598, to support Prior Authorization Reform, will launch. Here’s the link to the campaign: cmadocs.org/sb598 Your help is needed! This is an urgent priority that affects all California physicians. The bill will be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee soon, we want to illustrate the overwhelming support from physicians to reduce the prior authorization burdens. Please note that CMA has won a significant victory in expanding the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program for California ... August 22, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Member Social, Mental Health, Practice Management, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 12, 2022 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Please join your colleagues at our next physician networking opportunity and mixer on Thursday November 3rd, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in La Mesa. Come mingle, socialize, and network with your colleagues, and be sure to bring your spouse / significant other — complimentary pizza 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 NOW, ... October 24, 2022 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Member Social, Monkeypox, new, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU July 19, 2022 TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Monkeypox is emerging as a real concern among the medical community. To that end, the American Medical Association is working to inform and educate physicians about this disease: AMA published a news article on July 1, ‘What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Monkeypox’ — it also features the new AMA News Wire audio article capabilities Monkeypox Topic Index Page created to serve as a resource center, and includes links to JAMA and CDC resources Also featured in the index page and published July 13, is ‘Monkeypox: Physician Frequently Asked ... August 1, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Member Social, new, Public Health, 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 »