NYCU January 20, 2026 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 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 hear important insights on medicine and national health care public policy. ACHE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 6 AT SCRIPPS MEMORIAL LA JOLLA On Friday, February 6th from 7am to 4pm, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) is holding its annual conference titled, ‘Policy, Progress and Leadership: The Changing Face of Healthcare’. It will be held at Scripps Memorial La Jolla’s Schaetzel Center, 9890 Genesee Avenue in La Jolla. The conference brings together healthcare executives and emerging leaders across the region for a full day of learning and discussion. They are particularly proud to have UC San Diego Health leaders featured on this year’s agenda, including Kaitlin Chell, speaking on a panel focused on navigating key legislative issues facing healthcare leaders and Nick Macchione, moderating an insightful panel on partnerships for success between public health entities and health systems. You can earn up to 4.5 ACHE in–person education credits. For registration please CLICK HERE. GET INVOLVED WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY! JOIN AN SDCMS COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION | YOUR HELP IS NEEDED AND WANTED There has never been a more important time for physicians to aggressively push back against the dangerous forces arrayed against science and health care best practices. Consider getting involved with San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) by serving on one of our many committees. You are needed! We want your expertise, experience and talents to help us in the battle to improve health care in California. Please review the list of SDCMS Committees below and email us at sdcms@sdcms.org to let us know where you are interested in serving. SDCMS COMMITTEES Open to SDCMS members at the appointment of the medical society President, these committees typically meet 3 – 4 times per year. Communications Advise society on topics of interest for San Diego Physician magazine, News You Can Use, website and social media strategy. Committee members expected to generate contact through direct writing or personal solicitation. Delegation Responsible for assisting Delegation Chair in preparing for Year–Round Resolution process and Annual HOD. Finance Oversee society investment practices and returns. Consider strategic financial recommendations for society. Membership & Benefits Strategize efforts to recruit and retain members, particularly in small and medium practices, including scrutinizing partnerships with businesses and organizations that wish to offer benefits to SDCMS members. SDCMS COMMISSIONS Whereas an SDCMS committee consists of SDCMS member physicians only, an SDCMS commission can consist of SDCMS member physicians, non–member physicians, and non–physicians. Group to Eradicate Resistant Microorganisms (GERM) Commission SDCMS’s GERM Commission advises the SDCMS board of directors on antibiotic–resistant microorganisms and provides expert input on infectious disease and bioterrorism. Emergency Medicine Oversight Commission (EMOC) SDCMS’s EMOC is represented by physicians and nurses from all of San Diego’s emergency departments as well as representatives from the EMS community and the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties. The commission meets monthly to collaborate and share ideas and projects that improve emergency medical care for the people of San Diego. EMOC has worked collaboratively with EMS, law enforcement, community clinics, the psychiatric community, and other groups that link with emergency patients. Bioethics Commission SDCMS’s Bioethics Commission promotes best and innovative practices in bioethics, including clinical, organizational, systems issues, and bioethics committee functions. BE SURE TO FOLLOW SDCMS ON INSTAGRAM @sdcms1870 SDCMS is on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Linkedin. Now you can follow San Diego County Medical Society on Instagram at sdcms1870. We post regularly on all four social media platforms so please stay up to date on the latest SDCMS developments and CMA/SDCMS policy actions, health care news or continuing education opportunities by checking our social media. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: West Coast Health Alliance Recommends American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule CLICK HERE ACA Enrollment Decreases 5.8% CLICK HERE Trump Administration Sues California to Allow Oil Wells Near Schools and Hospitals CLICK HERE Kids’ Flu Shots are Lagging Despite ‘SuperFlu’ Outbreak CLICK HERE Trump Lays Out New Framework to Address Health Costs CLICK HERE Trump Health Care Plan Doesn’t Help People Facing Skyrocketing ACA Premiums CLICK HERE Democrats Make Pitch to Keep No–Premium Obamacare Plans CLICK HERE Trump Administration Restores Funding to Planned Parenthood, Other Groups After Lawsuit CLICK HERE Cassidy Presses FDA to Put Limits on Abortion Pills CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … JAN 27, 2026: 12:15–1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and their Staff, $99 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘New Laws Affecting Physicians 2026’. This webinar will discuss the new 2026 laws that are affecting physicians and their practices, highlight pending health legislation and explain CMA’s legal resources available to members. Featuring CMA Senior Legal Counsel Sheirin Ghoddoucy, with a focus on CMA’s legal and legislative advocacy, managed care, and provider reimbursement. For free CMA member staff registration, email events@cmadocs.org with your physician’s CA Medical License number to receive a promo code CLICK HERE JAN 29, 2026: 12–1pm, FREE Webinar for Members, $35 for Non–Members, sponsored by CMA, ‘Words Matter: Removing Biased and Stigmatizing Language from Clinical Communication’. Clinical communication has the power to uplift patients or leave them feeling unheard. Address the critical impact of stigmatizing clinical language that casts doubt on patient experiences, implies blame, or defines patients by their conditions. Biased language towards patients with diabetes, obesity, substance use disorders, and chronic pain can increase patient shame, reduce treatment engagement, influence provider perceptions, and create lasting negative electronic medical records. This webinar will enhance your awareness of stigmatizing language patterns while providing practical tools for clinicians to identify and replace biased terminology with neutral alternatives. Reduce healthcare disparities through more respectful, person–centered communication. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE FEB 6, 2026: 7am–4pm, Scripps Memorial Schaetzel Center, 9890 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, ACHE San Diego 2026 Annual Conference, ‘Policy, Progress and Leadership: The Changing Face of Healthcare’. Join regional healthcare executives and emerging leaders to learn, discuss, and engage. Featuring UCSD’s Kaitlin Chell on navigating key legislative issues facing healthcare leaders plus Nick Macchione on partnerships for success between public health entities and health systems. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE FEB 28, 2026: 8am–5pm, Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center, 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, sponsored by Sharp HealthCare, ‘Inaugural Neuroscience Symposium’. Multidisciplinary program designed to advance care and treatment of neurological disorders. Intended for primary care physicians, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and other health care providers involved in the diagnosis/treatment of neurological disorders. Experts will share evidence–based updates on advanced treatments for spine conditions, stroke, movement disorders, concussion, dementia and more. Includes a networking reception plus complimentary breakfast and lunch. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE MAR 5-7, 2026: 8am daily, Catamaran Resort, San Diego, Sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘13th Annual Essentials & Advances in Apheresis Therapies Conference’. Learn practical, multi–disciplinary up–to–date insights how apheresis is shaping care across medicine. Featuring debates including lipoprotein apheresis vs. plasma exchange in FSGS, controversies surrounding plasma exchange in ANCA–associated vasculitis, plus new data comparing high– versus standard–volume plasma exchange in acute liver failure. Review emerging topics like plasma exchange for longevity and microplastics exposure, as well as advances in gene therapy, photopheresis, immunotherapy–related complications, and transplant desensitization/rejection. 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