NCYU July 7, 2024 TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 PHYSICIANS: On January 1, 2024, the first phase of Medi–Cal provider rate increases took effect as a result of the 2023–24 budget deal. But, because implementing the rate increases required system and contract updates, health plans had been given additional time to start making the payments. On June 20, 2024, California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) issued guidance in All Plan Letter 24–007 to Medi–Cal managed care plans on implementation of the 2024 Medi–Cal Targeted Rate Increase Fee Schedule and the retroactive payments for claims with dates ... July 15, 2024 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 25, 2024 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Let me draw your attention to an excellent article on the stakes and latest developments related to the need to significantly increase Medi–Cal funding and the California Medical Association–led ‘Protect Access to Care’ Initiative which has now officially qualified for the November ballot. This initiative is of tremendous importance and will be the top advocacy priority of CMA and San Diego County Medical Society for this year. SAN DIEGANS ELECTED TO KEY OFFICES AT AMA CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO Six California physicians were elected to American Medical Association [AMA] leadership ... June 28, 2024 American Medical Association, Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Cyber Security/Attacks, Medi-Cal, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 19, 2024 TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 PHYSICIANS: On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Optum unit, experienced a cyber–attack that resulted in nationwide outages affecting payors, physician practices and other providers and pharmacies. The outage has caused interruption of numerous administrative and billing processes, including electronic claims submission, provider payments, pharmacies, prior authorizations, payor chart retrieval, etc. California Medical Association has prepared a grid that lists a summary of known impacts, workarounds and guidance from payors. This resource document is available free to members. We will provide updates ... March 26, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Cyber Security/Attacks, Medicare, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Prior Authorization, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU February 21, 2024 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The San Diego Braver Angels Alliance is hosting ‘Skills for Disagreeing Better’, a free workshop Saturday, March 16th from 10am to Noon. The program goals include developing understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically; building better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard; and better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way so that the other person might hear — even if they disagree. You can REGISTER HERE. REGISTRATION FOR SAN DIEGO’S TB PREVENTION EDUCATION ... February 25, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Member Social, Opioids, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Member Social, Opioids, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU February 6, 2024 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The American Heart Association and Sharp HealthCare will be hosting a virtual community conversation on heart attack and heart failure in women, specifically, what to look out for and ways to prevent heart disease. ‘Community Conversation: Pregnancy, Maternal Health & Your Heart’ will be tomorrow, February 7th, at 6pm. They will have guest speakers Dr. Joanna Adamczak, who is a physician in maternal fetal medicine at Sharp Mary Birch, and Dr. Marin Nishimura, who is a physician in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. ... February 13, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Maternal Health, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 23, 2024 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024 PHYSICIANS: It is with sadness that I share Paul K. Raffer, MD has passed at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Raffer was not only a distinguished former leader for San Diego County Medical Society but earned a reputation as a knowledgeable and compassionate physician. He had a solo private practice for decades in Chula Vista. He was also a talented musician and singer, which he enjoyed sharing at community events. Dr. Raffer was predeceased by his wife Donna. He is survived by ... January 30, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Member Social, new, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »