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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 ...

NYCU April 2nd, 2024

  TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to Adama Dyoniziak, Executive Director of Champions for Health, for being named one of California’s 2024 ‘TB Elimination Heroes.’ Adama received this honor from the California TB Controllers Association (CTBA). Champions recently held a highly successful San Diego in–person TB Prevention Education and Community Engagement Summit that brought together providers and representatives from community–based organizations to learn more about TB prevention, share practices for engagement of communities at risk, and develop a community action plan. In addition, Champions for Health has successfully partnered with the County ...

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 ...

NYCU November 7, 2023

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to the California Medical Association's new President and President-elect. Redwood City ob-gyn Tanya W. Spirtos, M.D., was installed as the 155th president of the California Medical Association (CMA) ? only the fourth woman to hold that position ? at the close of association?s annual House of Delegates meeting. San Francisco pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., was named CMA President-elect and will serve on the executive committee in that role for one year, and will be installed at the conclusion of next year?s annual meeting. Dr. Udovic-Constant ...

NYCU January 3, 2023

  TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 PHYSICIANS: On December 1, 2022, the SDCMS Nominating Committee convened and is recommending a proposed slate of SDCMS Board of Directors candidates for 2023–24. To be eligible for service on SDCMS’ Board of Directors, physicians must have been active members of SDCMS for at least two years as of the date of assumption of duties: June 2023. Additionally, for Geographic Directors, physicians must have their primary practice located within the geographic district. If you’d like to the see the list of the nominees and information for anyone ...

NYCU December 13, 2022

  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 PHYSICIANS: An important event to consider attending if you are a medical provider involved in the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and stroke is the annual Sun Valley Cerebrovascular Conference 2023 on January 19-21st in Sun Valley, Idaho. This conference is geared towards neurologists, neurosurgeons, primary care providers, emergency physicians, hospitalists, interventional neurologists, interventional neuroradiologists, EMS providers, nurses, stroke coordinators, and allied health professionals associated with stroke care. For more information and/or to register, please CLICK HERE. The County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency has shared ...