NYCU May 26, 2026 TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 PHYSICIANS: California’s physician community has lost one of its pioneer medical leaders. San Diego County Medical Society has only now learned that Ralph R. Ocampo, MD, FACS, passed away at the age of 93 last year. Dr. Ocampo was a very private man who kept his illness secret and sought no attention for his passing. Rene Bravo, MD, President of California Medical Association, declared “Dr. Ocampo helped pave the way for generations of Latino physicians in organized medicine. His leadership, humility and lifelong commitment to patients and colleagues ... May 27, 2026 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, MAHA, Medical Board, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 12, 2026 TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 PHYSICIANS: California Medical Association (CMA) is reminding physicians that health plans are prohibited from shifting the financial risk for COVID–19 testing, immunizations and related services through limited risk arrangements such as single case agreements and case rate agreements. In January 2026, the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) issued an All–Plan Letter (APL) 26–002 in response to concerns raised by CMA after physicians reported that some health plans, including Medi–Cal managed care plans, were refusing to reimburse pandemic–era COVID–19 testing claims based on the existence of case ... May 13, 2026 Advocacy, Cancer, Champions for Health, CMA, Immigration, Leadership, Medical Board, Medical Malpractice/Litigation, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Telehealth, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 31, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 PHYSICIANS: In January the SDCMS Board of Directors voted to support Measure H, seeking voter authorization for Tri–City Healthcare District and Sharp HealthCare to enter into a 30–year partnership and lease agreement, allowing Sharp to provide high–quality health care services at Tri–City Medical Center. This measure is needed to improve local access to high–quality emergency medical care and comprehensive health care services through a new partnership in North County. The campaign is seeking support from San Diego physicians and I encourage you to register your endorsement at yesforhighqualityhospitalcare.com/endorse. ... March 31, 2026 Advocacy, Champions for Health, CMA, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU February 17, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 PHYSICIANS: I wanted to draw your attention to a recent San Diego Union Tribune Op–Ed authored by 211 San Diego and the University of San Diego Non–Profit Institute. SDCMS has long partnered with 211 San Diego to further our vision of ‘Physicians United for a Healthy San Diego’. I serve on the 211 Board along with SDCMS Treasurer Rakesh Patel, MD. The Op–Ed, Nonprofits Crucial to Cushioning Blow From Lost Federal Funding, highlights the importance of nonprofit organizations, such as our own Champions for Health, in our community, ... February 17, 2026 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicare, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Regulations, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU February 3, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Major political news today. In the open and crucial race for California Governor, the California Medical Association has endorsed Congressman Eric Swalwell. “Congressman Eric Swalwell is the clear choice for California physicians because he understands that a strong health care system is the backbone of a strong economy and healthy communities,” said CMA President Reno Bravo, MD. “At a moment when our health care system is under enormous strain, we need proven, decisive leadership, and Eric Swalwell has shown he is ready to lead.” Eric Swalwell ... February 3, 2026 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Breast Cancer, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, Champions for Health, Immigration, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 6, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 PHYSICIANS: On January 5, 2026, the SDCMS Nominating Committee convened and is recommending a proposed slate of SDCMS Board of Directors candidates for 2026–27. If you’d like to see the list of the nominees and information for anyone who wishes to seek nomination through petition please CLICK HERE. Pending final approval of the proposed slate by the SDCMS Board of Directors on January 20, 2026, SDCMS bylaws allow for nomination by petition. If the requisite number of signatures is received, the petitioner will be placed on the ballot. ... January 6, 2026 Advocacy, CMA, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »