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 »
NYCU October 15, 2024 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Please let me draw your attention to an important and free webinar happening this evening, October 15th, from 6 to 7 pm. The webinar is titled ‘Prop 35 and Medi–Cal Access to Care — What Physicians Need to Know’ and I hope you can join it. The presenters will be Tanya W. Spirtos, President of California Medical Association and Dustin Corcoran, CEO of California Medical Association. On California’s ballot this November, Prop 35 is one of the most significant health care initiatives in our state’s history. Prop 35 ... October 29, 2024 Advocacy, Breast Cancer, CAHAN Alerts, CMA, Cyber Security/Attacks, Dementia, Infectious Disease, Opioids, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 3, 2024 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 PHYSICIANS: In preparation for the upcoming implementation of an electronic POLST registry, California physicians are urged to participate in a POLST Provider Knowledge Survey by September 30, 2024. This survey is being conducted by the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California and the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Physician Orders for Life–Sustaining Treatment, or POLST, is a legally recognized document, similar to the widely used “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) orders. The POLST form, used for patients with a serious illness or whose life expectancy is a year or less, ... September 16, 2024 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, CMA, CMA Benefits, Controlled Substances, Dementia, Diabetes, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Public Health, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 20, 2024 TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Prop 35, the November ballot initiative that would secure dedicated funding to keep hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices open, has launched a new Action Center to activate supporters. Physicians are trusted messengers across regional and partisan lines and are important advocates to ensure California votes Yes on 35 to protect and expand access to health care. Visit the Action Center now to: Share Your Story: In your own words, tell us why you support Prop 35. Post on Social Media: Share with your friends and family why you are voting ... August 28, 2024 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, CMA, CMA Benefits, Cyber Security/Attacks, Dementia, Diabetes, Medicare, Proposition 35 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 6, 2024 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The 4th Edition of Physician Guidelines created by San Diego County Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable is now available for download at ChampionsforHealth.org/Alzheimers. The website also includes links to the updated free CME training modules on screening, evaluation, care planning and management, and behavioral management of dementia. Providers seeing Medi–Cal only patients may be interested in receiving the Dementia Care Aware one–hour training needed to be eligible for billing. All training and materials are available without charge. PROPOSITION 35 WILL ADDRESS OUR MOST URGENT HEALTH CARE PRIORITIES & HOW ... August 16, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, CMA, COVID-19, Dementia, Infectious Disease, Maternal Health, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 0 Comment Read More »