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 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 ... August 20, 2025 Advocacy, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, Maternal Health, Medicare, Member Social, Mental Health, Practice Management, Public Health, 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 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 ... July 25, 2025 Advocacy, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, CMA, Dementia, Medicare, Member Social, Practice Management, Public Health, SD County Health , SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 10, 2025 TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 PHYSICIANS: It will be a great event this upcoming Saturday evening at the SDCMS and Champions for Health Joint Gala, ‘United in Wellness — Lighting the Way to Health,’ at San Diego’s stunning new event venue Eve at RaDD, located on the 4th Floor of the Edge Building. Your participation helps fund Champions for Health programs which address the needs of the medically underserved residents within San Diego County, and we will also be installing Preeti S. Mehta, MD, MBBS as incoming SDCMS President for 2025–26, and thanking ... June 13, 2025 American Medical Association, Champions for Health, CMA, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medical Board, Member Social, Mental Health, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 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 »