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 11, 2024 TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024 PHYSICIANS: We are pleased to report that the California Medical Association–led initiative to expand access to and improve health care for all Californians took another important step forward as the ‘Protect Access to Care’ Initiative officially became eligible for the November 2024 ballot after counties throughout the state finished counting signatures submitted by our campaign coalition. The initiative will bring billions of dollars in federal funding to California to improve care for patients across the state, particularly the more than 15 million Californians, including half of the state’s ... June 20, 2024 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 28, 2024 TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The County’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) team would like to share with SDCMS the latest edition of their quarterly newsletter, found at OD2A Quarterly Newsletter Winter 2023. This quarter’s theme is transition and includes information about the transition of the County’s CDC–funded OD2A program to the Overdose Surveillance and Response (OSAR) program. The Winter 2023 OD2A newsletter also contains information about how prescribers can earn continuing medical education (CME) credits by completing the OD2A–developed opioid stewardship academic detailing modules, featuring a special CURES 2.0 module. Additionally, ... June 6, 2024 CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Controlled Substances, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Medi-Cal, Opioids, Public Health, Retired Physicians, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 15, 2024 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 PHYSICIANS: The Annual Gala for SDCMS and Champions for Health, presented by UC San Diego Health, is finally here — just two weeks away! It’s being held on June 1st, from 5pm to 9pm, at the beautiful Prado at Balboa Park. If you haven’t gotten tickets already, we hope you’ll be sure to join us for a terrific evening with amazing food and captivating entertainment as we install SDCMS’ 154th President, honor Volunteer Champions and raise money for uninsured patients in San Diego. This event will raise money ... May 20, 2024 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Controlled Substances, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Retired Physicians, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 30, 2024 TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 PHYSICIANS: As you likely know, SCDMS is committed to offering resources that enhance your overall well–being. I want to introduce you to an exciting opportunity — physician coaching with SurgeonMasters. Professional coaching is widely embraced across various industries and can help foster career satisfaction, professional development, and personal growth. Specifically tailored for physicians, coaching provides a confidential, innovative partnership to create success throughout your life and career. Physicians seek coaching to maintain peak performance, professional advancements, and a fluid work–life rhythm. They also work with coaches to manage challenges ... May 14, 2024 CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, Retired Physicians, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 16, 2024 TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Physicians for a Healthy California is now accepting nominations for its annual Health Equity Leadership Awards which will be presented at the Health Equity Leadership Awards Reception on July 11, 2024, during the Health Equity Leadership Summit. All nomination forms and accompanying materials must be submitted by May 3, 2024 to healthequitysummit@phcdocs.org. Honorees will be notified of the selection decision by May 31, 2024. Honorees or a representative must be present at the Health Equity Leadership Summit Leadership Awards Reception on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Sacramento to ... April 24, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Cyber Security/Attacks, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »