NYCU April 25, 2023 May 12, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Leadership, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Last week, hundreds of physicians, residents and medical students gathered in Sacramento for the 49th annual California Medical Association (CMA) Legislative Advocacy Day. Participants learned about key health care issues being discussed in the legislature and met with legislative leaders as champions for patients and the practice of medicine. This year, attendees lobbied their legislators in support of CMA’s 2023 priority issues including: SB 598: Prior Authorization Reform, which would significantly reduce the administrative burden physicians must bear because of prior authorization. AB 765: Truth in Advertising, which protects patients AND physicians against allied health professionals who use terminology to misrepresent themselves as physicians. Medi–Cal: While we have made sure that Californians have health care coverage, it is meaningless if they can’t see a provider or get regular, timely care outside of the emergency room. Access to care is the last leg of the stool that holds this safety net program up and is the key to unlocking quality health care for all and reducing disparities. The physicians, residents and medical students were well received and we are optimistic about the positive impact their presence will ultimately have on moving these important issues more in the direction of improved patient care. Thank you to all who participated! Donaldo Hernandez, MD, FACP, the President of CMA, has issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court order granting a stay in the lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its approval of mifepristone: The U.S. Supreme Court’s order today to stay the lower court rulings is great news, as it means mifepristone will remain available in the interim for the lives and welfare of millions of people who might need this drug that has been FDA–approved as safe and effective for 23 years. As physicians, we at CMA believe it is critical that patients have access to vital, often life–saving reproductive health services. We stand committed to doing all we can to protect the fundamental human right to access reproductive health services, and we will work to safeguard personal medical decisions that should be made by patients in consultation with their health care providers, not ideologically driven lawmakers or judges without medical or scientific training. While today’s decision means there is no change in access or availability of the medication for now, the case at issue issue, Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al. v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration et al., will now proceed before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, so the legal battle continues. A reminder that the next San Diego County Medical Society’s FREE Webinar, held in conjunction with The Doctors Company, will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, from 6–7:00pm and is titled, ‘Are You Aware and Prepared for New 2023 Laws?’. 1.0 CME credit is available. As the description states, “It is important to be aware of California laws, effective January 1, 2023, that effect medical practice. 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 practice, 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 the governing boards. Attend this session to learn about important new rules established for health care providers by the California Legislature. Be aware and prepared!” CLICK HERE to register. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Lower Court Decision in FDA Approval of Abortion Pill Case CLICK HERE UC Physician Training Program Adds Diversity, but Where Do Graduates End Up? CLICK HERE US Officials Want to End the HIV Epidemic by 2030. Many Stakeholders Think They Won’t CLICK HERE Health Care Access for Trans Youths is Crumbling — and Not Just in Red States CLICK HERE Lawmakers Line Up Behind Plan to Save Medicare CLICK HERE California Supreme Court Rejects Disability Advocates’ Bid to Block Newsom Mental Health Court CLICK HERE Suspected Suicide Attempts Surged Among Youth During Pandemic, Study Shows CLICK HERE Key Senators Make a Big Pivot on Bipartisan Insulin Cost Proposal CLICK HERE U.S. Authorizes a New Round of COVID Boosters CLICK HERE Diversity in Medicine Can Save Lives. Here’s Why There Aren’t More Doctors of Color CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … MAY 9, 2023: 12–1pm, FREE Webinar ‘Virtual Grand Rounds — Long COVID and the Brain: Neurological and Psychological Impacts of Long COVID’. Three years after the pandemic started, we know much more about Long COVID than ever, yet there are still mysteries. Erica Pan, MD, MPH, CA State Epidemiologist and Deputy Director of CDPH Center of Infectious Diseases will give her usual updates about the current state of COVID–19, then other public health experts will present the latest data and clinical care recommendations about the neurological and psychological manifestations of Long COVID. 1 CME Credit CLICK HERE MAY 12, 2023: 6–10pm, Champions for Health and San Diego Medical Society Gala, ‘Together We Rise’. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego. Cocktail Hour and a Silent Auction begin at 6pm. Formal Dinner with Honoree Awards and Entertainment at 7pm CLICK HERE MAY 18-19, 2023: 8:30am daily, Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC) 15th Annual Palliative Care Summit ‘Learning, Listening, & Leading: Shaping the Future of Serious Illness Care’, Hyatt Regency Orange County, All in the palliative care and end–of–life communities are encouraged to participate. CMEs/CEs available CLICK HERE MAY 19, 2023: 8am–12:15pm, 35th Annual ‘Virtual Conference on Physicians’ Well– Being’, Sponsored by Riverside County Medical Society. $189 for Registration, $50 for Resident and Medical Student Registration CLICK HERE MAY 22, 2023: 9am–4pm, 1st Annual CMA Health IT Conference ‘Health IT: Powering Value–Based Care’, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento. This event brings together thought leaders from across California and the nation to explore the intersection of technology and payment reform. CMA expects a diverse set of attendees to 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. Free for CMA Members, $250 for Non–Member Physicians and Others CLICK HERE MAY 24, 2023: 6–7pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘Are You Aware and Prepared for New 2023 Laws?’, sponsored by San Diego County Medical Society and The Doctors Company. Earn 1 CME Credit. It’s important to be aware of new California laws that effect medical practice. Failure to follow CA laws for physicians, dentists, and advanced practice providers (APPs) may constitute violation of the California Business and Professions Code which governs physician practice. Violations may result in sanctions or an adverse action on a health care provider licensed by the governing boards. Attend this session to learn about important new rules established for health care providers by the CA Legislature. Be aware and prepared! CLICK HERE JUN 15, 2023: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series #3 — Deep Dive into the Data Exchange Framework and Data Sharing Agreement’. Starting January 31, 2023, California Health & Human Services Agency (CHHS) is launching the CHHS Data Exchange Framework. Over the next 3 years this Framework will require all CA physician practices to exchange data with other practices, health plans, hospitals, and others. To help physicians prepare CMA has partnered with CHHS and developed the ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series’ to walk practices through various considerations in implementing robust data exchange. This webinar dives into the Data Exchange Framework; requirements, implementation, technical and funding resources. Also receive an update on the latest DxF developments and important dates practices will need to know CLICK HERE AUG 15, 2023: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series #4 — How to Optimize Your Practice’s EMR for Data Exchange’. Starting January 31, 2023, California Health & Human Services Agency (CHHS) is launching the CHHS Data Exchange Framework. Over the next 3 years this Framework will require all CA physician practices to exchange data with other practices, health plans, hospitals, and others. To help physicians prepare CMA has partnered with CHHS and developed the ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series’ to walk practices through various considerations in implementing robust data exchange. This webinar reviews an EMR data exchange inspection checklist to ensure your EMR is tuned–up and ready for a successful DxF implementation journey. Also receive an update on the latest DxF developments and important dates practices will need to know CLICK HERE OCT 12, 2023: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series #5 — How to Optimize Your Practice’s Workflows for Data Exchange’. Starting January 31, 2023, California Health & Human Services Agency (CHHS) is launching the CHHS Data Exchange Framework. Over the next 3 years this Framework will require all CA physician practices to exchange data with other practices, health plans, hospitals, and others. To help physicians prepare CMA has partnered with CHHS and developed the ‘CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series’ to walk practices through various considerations in implementing robust data exchange. This webinar reviews best practices to ensure secure, timely, and accurate data exchange day–in and day–out. Also receive an update on the latest DxF developments and important dates practices will need to know CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … CMA in the Courts READ HERE Podcast ‘What the Health?’ Will They or Won’t They (Block the Abortion Pill)? LISTEN HERE CMA Webinar: Telehealth Reimbursement and Privacy Laws: COVID–19 Emergency WATCH HERE CMA Webinar: What is Value–Based Care and What Does it Mean for My Practice? 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