NYCU January 10, 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 PHYSICIANS: On January 16, 2024, SDCMS’ Nominating Committee will convene to recommend a proposed slate of SDCMS Board of Directors candidates for 2024–2025. The slate can be viewed HERE. Pending final approval of the proposed slate by the SDCMS Board of Directors on January 23, 2024, SDCMS bylaws allow for nomination by petition. If the requisite number of signatures is received, the petitioner will be placed on the ballot. For details on the number of signatures required, email Paul Hegyi at Hegyi@SDCMS.org. Nomination petitions may be mailed to ... January 23, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 21, 2023 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 PHYSICIANS: It is with deep sadness that I share SDCMS Board Member Dr. Peter Raudaskoski passed away last week. Peter was Chief Medical Officer for Anesthesia Service Medical Group and a Project Access volunteer with Champions for Health. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, their three children and extended family. Peter was an incredibly talented physician leader who cared deeply about the practice of medicine, and the impact of policy on his patients. He brightened every board meeting and event with his warm smile. He will be ... December 4, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Budget, Champions for Health, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Influenza, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 26, 2023 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The recent Health Equity Leadership Summit held in San Jose, and sponsored by Physicians for a Healthy California, awarded Manisha Sharma, MD, FAAFP of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan the Robert D. Sparks, MD Leadership Award for her outstanding dedication and leadership in improving community health and promoting health equity. Congratulations to Dr. Sharma on this recognition of her tremendous contributions to our region and health care. “CASINO NIGHT MASQUERADE” FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH ON OCTOBER 7TH AT VELOCE MOTORS Please join many of ... October 3, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 12, 2023 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Some sad news. Greg Knoll, a giant of the San Diego community and a key leader in helping provide health care for impoverished San Diegans, has passed away. Greg spent 50 years as CEO of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD). The organization was a small group of attorneys with a $700,000 budget when Knoll took over in 1974 and now has a staff of 212, including 80 attorneys, and a budget of $25 million. “Knoll revolutionized the delivery of public health care to low–income ... October 3, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Mental Health, new, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 November 29, 2022 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Today is #GivingTuesday and we hope that you will put San Diego County Medical Society Foundation dba Champions For Health at the top of your list to help. Champions for Health addresses the unanswered healthcare needs of low–income and uninsured San Diego County residents. Since 2008, Champions for Health has facilitated over $24 million in pro bono specialty care, procedures, and surgeries in collaboration with a network of physicians, hospitals, and clinics across San Diego County. These life–saving services have been provided to more than 6,500 patients ... November 30, 2022 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »