NYCU July 8, 2025 July 9, 2025 CAHAN Alerts, CMA, Immigration, Medicaid, Medical Board, Public Health, SDCMS, Top Docs, Trump Administration 0 TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Last week’s vote by Congress for the so–called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is anything but. Congress’ decision to cut Medicaid over the fervent objections of America’s medical community — with the California Medical Association and the San Diego County Medical Society in the thick of efforts to defeat these cuts — means that access to health care is threatened for millions of Americans. These cuts will be devastating and impact the most vulnerable — seniors, children, people with disabilities and low–income families. Hospitals will close, clinics will cut staff, and emergency rooms will be even more over–crowded. The safety net is dramatically weakened. This is not the end but the beginning of a new fight to hold our elected officials accountable. Our fight for access and equity in health care continues on. California Medical Association and San Diego County Medical Society will remain in the thick of that fight — aggressively advocating for patients and physicians. SAN DIEGO HAS LOST A GIANT | DR. DAVE BAZZO HAS PASSED The California and San Diego medical communities have lost an extraordinary physician leader. David EJ Bazzo, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM, succumbed to brain cancer after a two–year battle. Dave has served as President of San Diego County Medical Society, President of San Diego Academy of Family Physicians and President of California Academy of Family Physicians. But Dave was so much more than his titles. Dave was highly–respected and well–liked by all who knew him. He was an outstanding clinician, educator, leader and advocate. Above all else, he was an outstanding human being. DAVID EJ BAZZO, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM Dr. Bazzo taught medical students and physician trainees as a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at UCSD. He also helped physicians through his many roles, including Director of the UCSD Physician Assessment and Clinical Education (PACE) Program and Chief Medical Officer of the Physician Retraining and Re–Entry Program. He was one of the nation’s leading advocates and experts on physician wellness. Dr. Holly Yang has prepared a beautiful tribute to Dave which will appear in the next San Diego Physician Magazine. I hope you’ll read the story of the life of this exceptional man when it comes out. Dave will be deeply missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Sabrina, and their daughters. PROTECT YOURSELF | FINAL REMINDER FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR ‘THE IMPACT OF A MEDICAL BOARD INVESTIGATION ON YOUR PRACTICE’ ON JULY 16TH On July 16th from 6:00–7:00pm, San Diego County Medical Society and The Doctors Company are offering a FREE webinar you DO NOT want to miss! Physicians must be knowledgeable regarding how to avoid being reported to the Medical Board. They must also understand the Medical Board’s newest role and responsibilities for physician oversight; including, review and investigation of complaints, issuing sanctions, and imposing disciplinary action when a physician violates licensure and statutory regulations. This program will provide physicians with information on the types of complaints and issues that most frequently prompt the Medical Board to send a letter of inquiry and investigation to a physician. CME credit is available. Please REGISTER HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Increased West Nile Virus Detection in Mosquitos, San Diego County CLICK HERE States Brace for Reversal of Obamacare Coverage Gains Under Trump’s Budget Bill CLICK HERE MegaBill Hits Healthcare for Immigrants, Including Legal Ones, Hard CLICK HERE Former CDC Officials Warn Proposed Budget Cuts Could Cost American Lives in 2026 CLICK HERE Trump Bill’s Health Effects Won’t Be Felt Until After Midterms CLICK HERE Tax Cuts Now, Benefit Cuts Later: The Timeline in the Republican MegaBill CLICK HERE States With the Highest Share of Immigrants Working in Hospitals CLICK HERE Medicaid, ACA Enrollment Expected to Decrease Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … JUL 10-11, 2025: The Westin Pasadena, sponsored by CMA, ‘2025 Health Equity Leadership Summit’. This event provides an opportunity for physicians, executives, advocates and allies to find community, engage in hands–on trainings and workshops, and hold in–depth conversations about how they are addressing the issue of health equity in California through their care of underserved communities throughout the state. Attendees will leave feeling energized and inspired to continue their important work to improve the lives of all Californians. Early–Bird Member $225, Early–Bird Non–member $249, Full Price Member $249, Full Price Non–Member $299, Student/Resident $99 CLICK HERE JUL 16, 2025: 6-7pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by TDC and SDCMS, ‘The Impact of a Medical Board Examination on Your Practice’. Avoid being reported to the Medical Board. Understand their role in physician oversight, including review and investigation of complaints, issuing sanctions, and imposing disciplinary action when licensure and statutory regulations are violated. We will provide information on the top types of complaints and issues that prompt the Medical Board to send letters of inquiry and investigation. CME credit available CLICK HERE JUL 18, 2025: 8am-12:30pm, presented by Riverside County Medical Association, ‘37th Annual ‘Virtual Conference’ on Physicians’ Well– Being’. This program is designed to assist hospitals and health care organizations comply with Title 22 Regulations on matters related to health and wellness, addiction, mental illness and behavioral issues of physicians and other health care providers. This year’s conference will explore effective strategies for addressing disruptive physician behavior, along with key legal/legislative updates and best practices for well–being committees. Registration is $199 and $50 for Residents and Students. CME credit available CLICK HERE AUG 13, 2025: 9am-3pm, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA, a complimentary event, ‘Medical Group Advocacy Symposium’ for executives, physician leaders, and decision–makers in physician organizations, medical groups and health systems. Help shape the future of California health care. California’s health care industry is at a pivotal moment, demanding collaborative efforts to reshape the landscape of health care access, affordability and quality. Be part of the conversation to drive positive change. We’ll bring together passionate industry leaders and health care professionals committed to making a difference. As always, the hallmark of the symposium is a casual platform to convene, discuss pertinent advocacy and regulatory concerns, and network with other medical group executives CLICK HERE SEP 18, 2025: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and The Doctors Company, ‘Managing Adverse Events in the Office Practice’. Managing adverse patient safety events and unexpected health care outcomes in a medical office setting can be challenging due to the uniqueness of the situation, or lack of standard processes, resources, or trained staff. Learn about the most frequent types of claims and risk issues arising in outpatient care. This session provides a framework for responding to an adverse patient safety event or unexpected health care outcome in an office practice, including transparent communication and disclosure to the patient and their family, documentation of the event, and creating a culture of safety to learn from these unexpected events CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … Podcast ‘What the Health?’ Trump’s Bill Reaches the Finish Line LISTEN HERE Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series on Dementia WATCH HERE Champions for Health & TDC’s Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series ‘Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescibing’ to Help Fulfill DEA Training Requirements (Modules 1–5) WATCH HERE SDCMS Video Archive: View our FREE digital catalog of videos & webinars WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Are You Aware and Prepared for New California Laws? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Managing the Noncompliant and Nonadherent Patient WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 1) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 2) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Will Your Documentation Defend You? WATCH HERE Please Consider Supporting Our Advertisers … Thank You! Comments are closed.