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 ... April 15, 2025 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Environmental Health Issues, Maternal Health, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Member Social, Mental Health, Practice Management, Prior Authorization, Public Health, SD County Health , SDCMS, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 29, 2024 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 PHYSICIANS: A week from today is November 5th, Election Day! If you haven’t already, please be sure to vote and urge your family members, co–workers, neighbors, and friends to cast a ballot in support of Proposition 35, the ‘Protect Our Health Care’ ballot initiative. This is one of the most significant health care ballot measures in California’s recent history. Prop 35 dedicates ongoing funding to increase access to care to the nearly 15 million Californians on Medi–Cal, including half of the state’s children. That is why passage of ... October 30, 2024 Advocacy, CMA, Controlled Substances, HOD, ICD-10, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Prior Authorization, Public Health, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 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 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 ... March 26, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Cyber Security/Attacks, Medicare, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Prior Authorization, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »