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NYCU August 19, 2025

  TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 PHYSICIANS: On Sunday, August 31, from 12–2 pm, Kendra Scott's store at Fashion Valley Mall is teaming up with Champions for Health so that 20% of your purchase goes towards providing specialty medical care to low–income, uninsured San Diegans if you mention Champions at checkout. The Online Option: Shop anytime on either Sunday, August 31 or Monday, September 1 at kendrascott.com using promo code GIVEBACK-JTSPY and Champions will still receive 20% of the proceeds.   This is an opportunity to do good and have fun while you do it. We ...

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 ...

NYCU May 27, 2025

  TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 PHYSICIANS: CMA Physician Services has unveiled MedWay, a new administrative support service to help independent practices thrive. MedWay is a comprehensive, affordable and tailored administrative solution designed to help practices succeed without sacrificing autonomy. It is available to all physician–led practices and health centers in California, regardless of CMA membership. MedWay offers a robust suite of administrative services designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare providers. Discover how MedWay can dramatically help your practice by scheduling a demo at MedWayDocs.com or by calling (916) 775–0175. JUNE 8TH IS YOUR ...

NYCU May 13, 2025

  TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan on his appointment as Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego. Dr. Thihalolipavan is a board–certified physician in Public Health and Preventative Medicine with a distinguished public health career that started in New York City as the Medical Director of Tobacco Control and Chronic Disease Prevention. He joined the County of San Diego 10 years ago as the County’s Deputy Public Health Officer. Dr. Thihalolipavan most recently served as a Public Health Medical Officer within the HHSA Medical Care Services ...

NYCU April 29, 2025

  TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 PHYSICIANS: The American Medical Association [AMA] President, Dr. Bruce Scott, will be visiting UC San Diego Health on Monday, May 19, 2025. You are invited to meet and hear him speak on ‘Healing Our Health Care System’ from 5:00–6:30pm at the Ong Family Auditorium at the T. Denny Sanford Medical Education and Telemedicine Center (MET Building) on the UC San Diego School of Medicine campus. An open question and answer period from the audience will follow his presentation. His visit is being co–hosted by the Department of Otolaryngology–Head ...

NYCU April 15, 2025

  TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Public comments are requested on the Mental Health Services Act Annual Update. From April 1 through May 1, San Diego County is holding a 30–day online public review and comment period for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Fiscal Year 2025–26 Annual Update. Final comments will be heard at the Behavioral Health Advisory Board’s May 1 meeting. The annual update will then go before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on June 3 (subject to change) for review and approval, as required by the Mental Health ...