NYCU April 16, 2024 April 24, 2024 Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Cyber Security/Attacks, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS 0 TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 PHYSICIANS: Physicians for a Healthy California is now accepting nominations for its annual Health Equity Leadership Awards which will be presented at the Health Equity Leadership Awards Reception on July 11, 2024, during the Health Equity Leadership Summit. All nomination forms and accompanying materials must be submitted by May 3, 2024 to healthequitysummit@phcdocs.org. Honorees will be notified of the selection decision by May 31, 2024. Honorees or a representative must be present at the Health Equity Leadership Summit Leadership Awards Reception on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Sacramento to receive the awards. For more information or to submit a nomination, follow the links below: Sparks Leadership Award Mahal Access to Health Care and Disparities Award Staggers Outstanding Ethnic Physician Organization Award Diverse Physician Leadership Award Medical Student Health Equity Leadership Award Resident Health Equity Leadership Award Young Physician Health Equity Leadership Award BE SURE TO CHECK OUT NEW UPDATES TO CMA’S CALIFORNIA PHYSICIAN’S LEGAL HANDBOOK An invaluable resource unlike any other, the California Physician’s Legal Handbook (CPLH) is designed to equip health care professionals with comprehensive legal insights tailored to the evolving landscape of California's health care industry. CPLH not only provides legal information to help physicians, medical groups, practice managers, risk management groups and legal practitioners understand and comply with the law, but it also helps shape the law by approaching issues from a physician’s perspective. CPLH is updated by California Medical Association (CMA) attorneys on a rolling basis throughout the year to ensure CPLH remains a go–to resource for legal guidance and insights. Recent updates include chapters on Allied Health Professionals, Ancillary Services, and Digital Health. A chapter on Federally Qualified Health Centers is coming soon. CMA members have free access to CPLH content via CMA’s online Health Law Library at CMADocs.org/health-law-library. Non–members can purchase individual documents for $2 per page. The entire CPLH library is also available as an annual subscription for $525.00 at CPLH.org. FINAL REMINDER: ‘ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW 2024 LAWS?’ IMPORTANT FREE WEBINAR ON APRIL 24TH SPONSORED BY SDCMS & TDC Have you been briefed on all of the new California laws effective 1/1/2024 which impact medical practices? Failure to follow California laws for physicians, dentists and advanced practice providers (APPs) may constitute violation of the California Business and Professions Code which governs physician practices, as well as the governing boards for APPs and dentists. Violations may result in sanctions or an adverse action on a health care provider licensed by these governing boards. Be aware and prepared! San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) in partnership with The Doctors Company (TDC) invite you to attend an important and timely webinar ‘Are You Ready for the New 2024 Laws?’ to help address these concerns. Join us for this FREE event on Wednesday, April 24th from 6–7pm. All are welcome, both members and non–members alike. Attendees will also earn 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit upon conclusion of the program. You can REGISTER HERE. LAST CHANCE: DON’T MISS THE 1ST ANNUAL AI HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE ON APRIL 26TH San Diego County Medical Society is co–sponsoring the First Annual AI Healthcare Conference from 8:30am to 3:30pm on Friday, April 26th in Rancho Cucamonga at The Atrium at IEHP at 10801 Sixth Street. This conference is described as an experiential deep dive into the latest technological transformation for physicians, healthcare executives, innovators and health plans. Spend an extraordinary day learning about and playing with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. These are the innovations that are rapidly transforming today’s healthcare delivery system and changing the face of medical practices and care delivery nationwide. Registration is $149 per person and $50 for Residents/Students. CLICK HERE to register online, or contact Riverside County Medical Association at (800) 472–6204 or email DBonanno@RCMADocs.org with questions or for further assistance about this event. ARE YOU ATTENDING? ‘UNITED IN WELLNESS’ GALA FOR SDCMS AND CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH SET FOR JUNE 1ST AT THE PRADO IN BALBOA PARK The Annual Gala for SDCMS and Champions for Health has been set for June 1st, from 5pm to 9pm, at The Prado at Balboa Park. Join us for an unforgettable evening with new and old friends, amazing food and captivating entertainment as we install SDCMS’ 154th President, honor Volunteer Champions and raise money for uninsured patients in San Diego. This event will raise money for Project Access San Diego (PASD). Since 2008, PASD has facilitated over $27 million in pro bono specialty care, procedures, and surgeries in collaboration with a network of physicians, hospitals, and clinics across San Diego County. These life–saving services have been provided to more than 9,600 patients who have been able to regain their health, return to work, care for their families, and remain productive members of their community. Valet parking will be available and the event will bring together over 300 guests to be a part of an important evening. You can purchase tickets HERE. We look forward to seeing you there! SAN DIEGO RETIRED PHYSICIANS’ (SDRP) INDIAN DINNER AT PUNJABI TANDOOR IN SORRENTO VALLEY ON MAY 14TH San Diego Retired Physicians (SDRP) cordially invites retired physicians and their spouse/partner to enjoy great Indian food at Punjabi Tandoor, 5424 Morehouse Dr. (off Mira Mesa Blvd. and Scranton Rd.) on Tuesday, May 14th, at 5:30pm. Each individual can order and pay separately while choosing from a variety of delicious meal selections. RSVP to mitsuo.tomita@gmail.com or drkblim@gmail.com by Thursday, May 9th, if you plan to attend. Space may be limited. REMINDER: 6TH EDITION HEALTHCARE BURNOUT SYMPOSIUM ON MAY 2ND–4TH IN SAN DIEGO Join healthcare leaders from around the country as they share the latest research and strategies on the burnout crisis affecting our nurses, physicians, and healthcare administrators. Understand the far–reaching consequences of burnout Discover strategies for burnout prevention and mitigation Realize technology’s impact on clinician well–being Reduce secondary trauma and suicide risk among clinical staff Create an organizational culture of wellness from the top down You can find more information and register for this symposium HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Identification of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response CLICK HERE CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Disease Reporting Requirement for Chagas Disease Now Locally Reportable in San Diego County CLICK HERE Why Is It Taking So Long to Expand San Diego County’s Mental Health Capacity? CLICK HERE L.A. Public Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Warning for Universal Studios, Other Locations CLICK HERE California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening with $25 Minimum Wage Law CLICK HERE As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the US CLICK HERE ‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Been Linked to Many Diseases. Are They Connected to Breast and Gynecological Cancers Too? CLICK HERE Chinese Company Under Congressional Scrutiny Makes Key US Drugs CLICK HERE When Rogue Brokers Switch People’s ACA Policies, Tax Surprises Can Follow CLICK HERE California Saw a Surge in Abortions After Dobbs. Providers are Bracing for More CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … APR 24, 2024: 6–7pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by SDCMS and The Doctors Company (TDC), ‘Are You Ready for the New 2024 Laws?’. Have you been briefed on all of the new California laws effective 1/1/2024 which impact medical practices? Failure to follow California laws for physicians, dentists and advanced practice providers (APPs) may constitute violation of the California Business and Professions Code which governs physician practices, as well as the governing boards for APPs and dentists. Violations may result in sanctions or an adverse action on a health care provider licensed by these governing boards. Be aware and prepared! 1 CME Credit available CLICK HERE APR 26, 2024: 8:30am–3:30pm, co–hosted by SDCMS, ‘First Annual Healthcare AI Conference’. Learn about and play with the very latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, innovations rapidly transforming Today’s healthcare delivery system and changing the face of medical practices nationwide. AI drastically cuts documentation time and reduces provider burnout, while boosting quality performance, patient outcomes and population health care delivery efficiencies. The Keynote Speaker is Reid Conant, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Microsoft. $149 per person. CME available CLICK HERE APR 29, 2024: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘Navigating the New Frontier: AI in Health Care and Its Implications on Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Patient Care’. Delve into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare, exploring its transformative potential and the ethical, cybersecurity, and clinical care implications. As AI technologies increasingly integrate into healthcare systems, understanding the balance between innovation and patient safety becomes paramount. This session aims to equip physicians with the knowledge to navigate these challenges effectively. Featuring Joshua Tamayo–Sarver, MD, PhD, Vice President of Innovation at Vituity. CME available CLICK HERE APR 30, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and Aledade,‘How ACOs Can Help Your Primary Care Organization Thrive’. With Value–based care rising in popularity across the nation, more primary care practices, clinics and community health centers are considering joining an accountable care organization (ACO). However, concerns about risk, practice readiness and limited resources are depriving practices and primary care organizations of the multitude of benefits that would come from joining physician–led ACOs. Share an overview of value–based care payment models, accountable care organizations (ACO), and how Aledade’s population health management service supports primary care physicians CLICK HERE MAY 7-8, 2024: Grand Hyatt at SFO in San Francisco, sponsored by CMA, ‘Second Annual Health IT Summit: Health IT in the Safety Net’. Early–Bird Registration is $100 for CMA Members, $250 for Attendees, deadline is February 16! As CA expands coverage to underserved populations, health IT can play a pivotal role in ensuring equitable access to care. This summit brings together thought leaders from across CA and the nation to explore how to make that vision a reality. CMA connects a diverse and engaged set of attendees that include physicians, medical groups and IPAs, health plans, health information organizations (HIOs) and others who will take the learnings from this conference to change how care is delivered in this state CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ Arizona Turns Back the Clock on Abortion Access LISTEN HERE SDCMS Webinar: Managing the Noncompliant and Nonadherent Patient WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Are You Aware and Prepared for New 2023 Laws? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Will Your Documentation Defend You? 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