NYCU April 14, 2026 TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Last week, California Medical Association held its Annual Legislative Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Hundreds of physicians from across the state, including a delegation of 18 doctors and medical students from San Diego led by SDCMS President Preeti Mehta, MD, met with state legislators to discuss health policy. The San Diegans met with 11 legislative offices, including state Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones, Senator (and physician) Akilah Weber Pierson, Senator Catherine Blakespear, Senator Steve Padilla, Assemblymember Chris Ward, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, Assemblymember LaShae Sharp–Collins, ... April 14, 2026 Champions for Health, CMA, Dementia, Infectious Disease, Leadership, MAHA, Medicare, Member Social, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Regulations, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 31, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 PHYSICIANS: In January the SDCMS Board of Directors voted to support Measure H, seeking voter authorization for Tri–City Healthcare District and Sharp HealthCare to enter into a 30–year partnership and lease agreement, allowing Sharp to provide high–quality health care services at Tri–City Medical Center. This measure is needed to improve local access to high–quality emergency medical care and comprehensive health care services through a new partnership in North County. The campaign is seeking support from San Diego physicians and I encourage you to register your endorsement at yesforhighqualityhospitalcare.com/endorse. ... March 31, 2026 Advocacy, Champions for Health, CMA, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 17, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 PHYSICIANS: On Saturday, June 27th from 5 – 10pm, San Diego County Medical Society and Champions for Health will be holding the installation of the 156th SDCMS President and our annual United in Wellness Gala, with the theme ‘Soaring Toward a Healthier San Diego.’ This not–to–be missed event will be held at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in beautiful Balboa Park. It promises to be a great night for San Diego’s physician and health care community, and is a crucial benefit to support Champion’s efforts to ... March 17, 2026 CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, MAHA, Medi-Cal, Member Social, Public Health, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 3, 2026 TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 PHYSICIANS: It’s been a whirlwind few days as SDCMS just concluded its successful Board of Directors Annual Retreat, helmed by SDCMS President–Elect Maria T. Carriedo–Ceniceros, MD, at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage over the weekend. We heard from David H. Aizuss, MD, Chair of the American Medical Association’s Board of Trustees, who made a fascinating presentation on the AMA’s on–going policy approach to artificial intelligence and health care. Andrew Gonzalez of the SDCMS staff also had a lively and productive engagement with the Members on ... March 3, 2026 American Medical Association, Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, HIV, Infectious Disease, Leadership, MAHA, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU February 3, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Major political news today. In the open and crucial race for California Governor, the California Medical Association has endorsed Congressman Eric Swalwell. “Congressman Eric Swalwell is the clear choice for California physicians because he understands that a strong health care system is the backbone of a strong economy and healthy communities,” said CMA President Reno Bravo, MD. “At a moment when our health care system is under enormous strain, we need proven, decisive leadership, and Eric Swalwell has shown he is ready to lead.” Eric Swalwell ... February 3, 2026 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Breast Cancer, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, Champions for Health, Immigration, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 20, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, the 180th President of the American Medical Association, will be giving a lecture at UC San Diego on Wednesday February 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The location will be the ACTRI Auditorium (Room 1W–210) at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Mukkamala is an inspiring figure who overcame his own cancer diagnosis prior to assuming the AMA presidency. I’ve heard him speak before and I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to ... January 21, 2026 American Medical Association, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »