NYCU March 3, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 PHYSICIANS: It’s been a whirlwind few days as SDCMS just concluded its successful Board of Directors Annual Retreat, helmed by SDCMS President–Elect Maria T. Carriedo–Ceniceros, MD, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage over the weekend. We heard from David H. Aizuss, MD, Chair of the American Medical Association’s Board of Trustees, who made a fascinating presentation on the AMA’s on–going policy approach to artificial intelligence and health care. Andrew Gonzalez of the SDCMS staff also had a lively and productive engagement with the Members on ... March 3, 2026 American Medical Association, Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, HIV, Infectious Disease, Leadership, MAHA, Member Social, Physician Workforce, 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 20, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, the 180th President of the American Medical Association, will be giving a lecture at UC San Diego on Wednesday February 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The location will be the ACTRI Auditorium (Room 1W–210) at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Mukkamala is an inspiring figure who overcame his own cancer diagnosis prior to assuming the AMA presidency. I’ve heard him speak before and I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to ... January 21, 2026 American Medical Association, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 11, 2025 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025 PHYSICIANS: San Diego County Public Health Officer, Sayone Thihalolipavan, MD, MPH, just posted a new version of the County's Health Officer Flu Order. Prior orders say that they are in place until they are rescinded or a new one is in place, so this supersedes the last one. The Order clarifies that the start date for the masking requirement for unvaccinated healthcare professionals is November 1. The document also includes new helpful framing language above the Order. HCP Flu Mandates is the County’s dedicated page with the Order and ... November 11, 2025 CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, Diabetes, ICD-10, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Monkeypox, Public Health, SD County Health , SDCMS, Telehealth, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 28, 2025 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Over 1,000 physicians from across California gathered in Los Angeles for California Medical Association’s annual House of Delegates (HOD) recently. This year much of the time was spent with major changes to how CMA handles policy development process, a reform of changes adopted 10 years ago. These proposals seek to improve member engagement in policy development, including expanding the voice of the House on issues of prioritization. These proposed changes are grounded in principles of good governance and respond directly to member feedback while keeping governance expenses ... October 28, 2025 Advocacy, Bird Flu, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, HOD, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »