NYCU May 27, 2025 May 28, 2025 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medi-Cal, Member Social, Practice Management, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration 0 TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 PHYSICIANS: CMA Physician Services has unveiled MedWay, a new administrative support service to help independent practices thrive. MedWay is a comprehensive, affordable and tailored administrative solution designed to help practices succeed without sacrificing autonomy. It is available to all physician–led practices and health centers in California, regardless of CMA membership. MedWay offers a robust suite of administrative services designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare providers. Discover how MedWay can dramatically help your practice by scheduling a demo at MedWayDocs.com or by calling (916) 775–0175. JUNE 8TH IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ‘UNITED IN WELLNESS’ JOINT GALA FOR CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH AND SDCMS June 8th is the last day to purchase tickets for the SDCMS and Champions for Health Joint Gala, ‘United in Wellness…Lighting the Way to Health,’ being held on Saturday evening, June 14th from 5:00-9:00pm at downtown San Diego’s stunning new event venue Eve at RaDD, located on the 4th Floor of the Edge Building. This event is a fundraiser for Champions for Health programs which address the needs of medically underserved residents within San Diego County, including Project Access San Diego and Immunize San Diego. We will install Preeti S. Mehta, MD, MBBS as incoming SDCMS President for 2025–26, and thank Steve Sang–Hyun Koh, MD, MPH, MBA for his service as Immediate Past President. You can purchase tickets HERE. We look forward to seeing you there! IMPORTANT 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. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT PHYSICIAN SOCIAL & MIXER ON JULY 9TH AT STONE BREWING IN LIBERTY STATION This month’s ‘Physician Social & Mixer’ at Bali Hai was a wonderful success with a large turnout, mood–improving Mai Tais, delicious Puu Puu platters and a view that can’t be beat. So be sure not to miss out on our next mixer at Stone Brewing Bistro & Gardens Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, on July 9th from 5:30–8:00pm. Simply put, there’s nothing better than a frosty beverage on a beautiful, warm summer day in San Diego. Join your physician colleagues in raising a glass to America in the week following the 4th of July. Please note this event is open exclusively to physicians and their guests and space is limited, so rsvps are required. SDCMS members and non–members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Complimentary light appetizers and hosted wine and craft beer will be provided. As you probably already know, the food and drink from Stone Brewing are second to none so we hope you can make it! Please register HERE. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … Democrats Push Back on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposed Medi–Cal Changes for Undocumented Immigrants CLICK HERE Measles Cases Reach 1,046 in US as Infections Confirmed in 30 States: CDC CLICK HERE Stanford Scientists Detect New Covid Variant in California as U.S. Moves to Tighten Vaccine Access CLICK HERE RFK, Jr Rolls Back Covid Vaccine Recommendations for Healthy Children, Pregnant People CLICK HERE Diseases are Spreading. The CDC Isn’t Warning the Public Like It Was Months Ago CLICK HERE Trump Cuts Will Cause a Spike in HIV Cases in L.A. and Across the Country, Warn Democrats and Public Health Advocates CLICK HERE MAHA Commission Report Paints a Dark Picture of U.S. Children’s Health CLICK HERE House Passes Tax Bill That Would Ban Medicaid from Covering Transition–Related Care CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … JUN 12, 2025: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by CMA and CA Dept. of Managed Health Care [DMHC], ‘Navigating the DMHC’s Provider Complaint Process — A Physician’s Guide’. Join CMA and DHMC, who oversees 95% of CA’s state–regulated commercial and public health plan enrollment, for a comprehensive overview of how to effectively navigate DMHC’s provider complaint process. They’ll walk you through the life cycle of a provider complaint, including when and how to file through DMHC’s provider complaint portal. This webinar also covers what constitutes an unfair payment pattern and the importance of utilizing the provider complaint portal to file complaints, plus when an Independent Medical Review (IMR) may be the appropriate course of action for medical necessity denials and how to determine which regulator to file a complaint with CLICK HERE JUN 14, 2025: 5-10pm, Eve at RaDD, 975 Waterfront Pl, Suite 400, San Diego. 155th installation of SDCMS President and annual United in Wellness Gala, ‘Lighting the Way to Health’. Please join us in supporting Champions’ life–saving work to provide medical services for San Diego County’s underserved communities CLICK HERE JUN 17, 2025: 4-6pm, Duane Roth Auditorium @ Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine in La jolla, sponsored by UCSD, ‘A Closer Look at Genetic Medicine and AI’. How is AI helping to predict and cure genetic diseases? Hear from trailblazers in genetic research and genome/RNA editing, Dr. Gene Yeo and Dr. Alexis Komor, who are at the forefront of unlocking the mysteries of our genetic code, using AI to build new RNA gene therapy, interpret gene variants, and generate AI–ready datasets. Learn how these innovations will transform the way we treat genetic diseases and drive the future of precision medicine CLICK HERE JUN 26-27, 2025: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, sponsored by CMA, ‘Annual CME Provider Conference and Workshop’. June 26 Workshop | June 27 Conference. Attend BOTH for $999 and save $349! These in–person educational opportunities provide valuable strategies and insights to improving your CME program, and an opportunity to connect with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education leadership and California Medical Association staff along with other accredited CME providers CLICK HERE JUL 8, 2025: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members, Non–Members, NPs, and PAs, sponsored by CMA and CDPH, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: Emerging Public Health Issues’. Presenters include Erica Pan, MD, MPH, CA State Public Health Officer & Director of CDPH, and Kimberly Newell Green, MD, CMA Trustee & UC San Francisco Associate Clinical Professor. More information to come. CME credit available CLICK HERE JUL 9, 2025: 5:30–8:00pm, Stone Brewing Bistro & Gardens Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, ‘SDCMS Physician Social & Mixer’. Please note this event is open exclusively to physicians and their guests and space is limited so rsvps are required. SDCMS members and non–members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Complimentary light appetizers and hosted wine and craft beer will be provided CLICK HERE 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 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?’ Bill with Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House 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? 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