NYCU January 6, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 PHYSICIANS: On January 5, 2026, the SDCMS Nominating Committee convened and is recommending a proposed slate of SDCMS Board of Directors candidates for 2026–27. If you’d like to see the list of the nominees and information for anyone who wishes to seek nomination through petition please CLICK HERE. Pending final approval of the proposed slate by the SDCMS Board of Directors on January 20, 2026, SDCMS bylaws allow for nomination by petition. If the requisite number of signatures is received, the petitioner will be placed on the ballot. ... January 6, 2026 Advocacy, CMA, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU December 9, 2025 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Sadly, there is more irresponsible vaccine policy coming from the federal government. On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to end the universal hepatitis B birth dose. California neonatologist Dr. Valencia Walker says since CDC started recommending the vaccine in 1991, #hepB infections in kids dropped from approximately 18,000 cases per year to roughly 20 cases per year. California Medical Association (CMA) President Rene Bravo, MD, issued the following statement on this disappointing change in policy: “Today’s ACIP vote is a ... December 10, 2025 Advocacy, CMA, MAHA, Medicare, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 2, 2025 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 PHYSICIANS: The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released a notice of upcoming changes to Medi–Cal Rx as part of the 2025–26 state budget. The new rules will be phased in over the coming months, beginning with an update to the coordination of benefits (COB) claims process for Medicare members on November 1, 2025. Effective November 1, DHCS will adjust how pharmacy claims involving both Medi–Cal and Medicare (known as dual eligible) are submitted and adjudicated to streamline processing. Under the updated rules, pharmacies must submit ... September 3, 2025 Advocacy, Cancer, CMA, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU August 5, 2025 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 PHYSICIANS: On September 5th to 7th, the California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP), the CAFP Foundation and the San Diego Academy of Family Physicians (SDAFP), are collaborating together to bring California’s largest family medicine conference, ‘Family Medicine POP! — Prism of Practice,’ to San Diego at Paradise Point Resort & Spa. The event is a convergence of the Clinical Forum (CAFP’s continuing education conference) and the Summit (the Foundation's professional development event for students and residents). CME credit is available. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. NEED ... August 7, 2025 CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 24, 2025 TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalasé ‘Lasé’ A. Ajayi, MD, pediatrician, adult and pediatric palliative medicine physician and clinical translational researcher, upon becoming the Chair–Elect of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. In fact, California physicians make up a key portion of the new AMA Board. David H. Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist is the new Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. California delegate Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, a diagnostic and interventional radiologist, is the new Secretary of the AMA Board. Lynn Jeffers, MD, ... June 25, 2025 American Medical Association, Champions for Health, Infectious Disease, Medical Board, Member Social, Mental Health, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trial Lawyers, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 ... May 13, 2025 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Champions for Health, CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Maternal Health, Medi-Cal, Medical Malpractice/Litigation, Member Social, Mental Health, Practice Management, Public Health, Regulations, SD County Health , SDCMS, Telehealth, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »