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 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 December 5, 2023 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The San Diego Alpha Foundation, a non–profit Divine–9 organization committed to promoting health equity and supporting underrepresented communities in San Diego is excited to announce two of its upcoming events, the San Diego Alpha Foundation MLK 5K Run/Walk and the Harmony Health Fest MLK Festival, during Martin Luther King Day weekend on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. These events not only celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr but also help foster a sense of community and raise awareness about health disparities in the African–American ... December 19, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 21, 2023 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 PHYSICIANS: It is with deep sadness that I share SDCMS Board Member Dr. Peter Raudaskoski passed away last week. Peter was Chief Medical Officer for Anesthesia Service Medical Group and a Project Access volunteer with Champions for Health. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, their three children and extended family. Peter was an incredibly talented physician leader who cared deeply about the practice of medicine, and the impact of policy on his patients. He brightened every board meeting and event with his warm smile. He will be ... December 4, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Budget, Champions for Health, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Influenza, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »