NYCU June 9, 2026 TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 PHYSICIANS: This is the final week to participate in the selection process for SDCMS’ Physicians of Exceptional Excellence — Top Doctors 2026. All ballots must be received by 11:59 pm on Monday, June 15th to be counted. SDCMS Leadership wishes this process, while not perfect, to be fair, open and honest for physician peers selecting the top five percent (5%) of active San Diego and Imperial County physicians. Several years ago we significantly improved the selection process to ensure a more proportionate representation between modes of practice, balancing ... June 9, 2026 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Mental Health, 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 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 November 25, 2025 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 PHYSICIANS: In reaction to recent changes to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website regarding vaccine safety, Dr. Preeti Mehta, President of San Diego County Medical Society, has issued the following statement: “What the CDC has done is misleading, risking putting our children and community at real risk. Decades of research have shown there is no link between childhood vaccines and autism. By making this change the CDC will only cause and spread confusion among parents. San Diego physicians join the thousands of our colleagues all across ... November 25, 2025 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Cancer, CMA, Infectious Disease, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 2, 2025 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 PHYSICIANS: The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released a notice of upcoming changes to Medi–Cal Rx as part of the 2025–26 state budget. The new rules will be phased in over the coming months, beginning with an update to the coordination of benefits (COB) claims process for Medicare members on November 1, 2025. Effective November 1, DHCS will adjust how pharmacy claims involving both Medi–Cal and Medicare (known as dual eligible) are submitted and adjudicated to streamline processing. Under the updated rules, pharmacies must submit ... September 3, 2025 Advocacy, Cancer, CMA, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU July 22, 2025 TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Some good news from Sacramento. Two California Medical Association–sponsored bills aimed at protecting patients and preserving physician autonomy are advancing through the Legislature. Senate Bill 351 by Senator Christopher Cabaldon [SB–351] would bolster California’s ban on the corporate practice of medicine by granting the Attorney General an enforcement tool to investigate and bring action against private equity groups that unlawfully influence the practice of medicine. Assembly Bill 489 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta [AB–489] protects Californians against artificial intelligence (AI) systems falsely claiming to be licensed medical professional ... July 25, 2025 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, CMA, Dementia, Medicare, Member Social, Practice Management, Public Health, SD County Health , SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »