"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" <> August 15, 2016 PHYSICIANS: Please contact your California legislators today and urge them to … • VOTE NO on AB 72, legislation that, if not amended, would hamper physicians’ ability to effectively negotiate fair rates with health insurance plans. • VOTE NO on SB 538, legislation that would allow a “naturopathic doctor” to independently prescribe Schedule V controlled medications after only 12 months of physician supervision. • VOTE NO on AB 1306, legislation that would delete the statutory requirement that certified nurse midwives perform certain medical procedures only under standardized procedures developed and implemented under the ... August 16, 2016 CMA, Scope of Practice AB 1306, AB 72, SB 538 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> October 1, 2015 CONTENTS Join Us for the Top Doctors Celebration on Sat., Oct. 10, 6:30–9:30pm Please Take SDCMS's 2015 Physician Workforce & Compensation Survey ICD-10 Tools and Resources for SDCMS-CMA Members Only You Have Until Friday Evening at Midnight to Submit Online Testimony for the 2015 House of Delegates Join Us at Our Nov. 7 “Preparing to Launch: Making Your Way After Residency / Fellowship” Workshop Your Member Services Quiz ... October 1, 2015 CMA, HOD, ICD-10, Top Docs Physician Compensation, Physician Workforce, Staff Salaries 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> December 2, 2014 CONTENTS Free Dinner for Any and All Solo and Small-group Physicians The SDCMS Nominating Committee Is Creating the Slate for the 2015 SDCMS Board of Directors Your SDCMS Member Services Quiz Don’t Have a Clue About Leadership and Need to Learn Quickly? We’re Devoting the Feb. 2015 Issue of San Diego Physician to Solo / Small-group Physician Issues Got a “Is There a Doctor in the House?” or “Most Peculiar Patient ... December 2, 2014 CMA, HOD House of Delegates 0 0 Comment Read More »
"News You Can Use" <> October 23, 2013 CONTENTS: Take SDCMS’s 2013 San Diego County Physician Workforce and Compensation Survey — 5 Minutes! SDCMS-CMA Membership $50 Earlybird Discount Expires October 31 Top Doctors Black-tie Gala on November 9 Last Call for the SDCMS “How to Be a Leader” Seminar on Nov. 2 & 3 Check out the CMA-SDCMS Track Record on Legislation The MICRA Fight Is On “What Has Been Your Greatest Challenge as a Physician?” ... October 24, 2013 CMA, MICRA, Public Health CMA, MICRA, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »