NYCU May 9, 2023 May 12, 2023 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Today, May 9th, is FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY. Data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office show that fentanyl–related overdose deaths increased 2,375% in San Diego County, from 33 in 2016 to at least 817 in 2021. In Imperial County, seizures of fentanyl increased 272% from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to the third quarter of FY 2022, from 40 pounds to 149 pounds. More information is available on the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s website including some great resources for providers. Do you know a woman who could use assistance with college tuition? The Women in CA Leadership Foundation’s Minerva Scholarship program is currently accepting applications from eligible students through May 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm. The Minerva Scholarship program was established to support the advancement of women in the State of California by offering financial assistance to meet educational expenses. This year they will be selecting 108 deserving female students that will be receiving a $3,000 scholarship! For more info: http://wicl.us/scholarship-program/ Dr. Ni–Cheng Liang, one of our leaders in physician wellness, along with Dr. Jessie Mahoney, is leading a retreat on July 14–16 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at Green Gulch Farm & Zen Center, Muir Woods & Muir Beach, California. All are welcome at the retreat and CME credit is available for participating physicians. Practice mindfulness and play in the beautiful outdoors while you restore your energy, nourish and heal you nervous system, practice meditation, breathwork and stillness, and help rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. You can find more information HERE. I’d like to remind you once again 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 … Does the End of COVID Emergency Declarations Mean the Pandemic is Over? CLICK HERE Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary Care Practices at Rapid Pace CLICK HERE Column: A Half–Century After Failing to Reform Mental Health Care, California Tries Again CLICK HERE Abortion Pill Legal Challenge Threatens Miscarriage Care CLICK HERE Cyberattacks on Health Care are Increasing. Inside One Hospital’s Fight to Recover CLICK HERE A $22 Million Donation to UC San Diego Health Will Establish a Mission Control Center to Manage Emerging AI CLICK HERE Rare–Disease Doctors Support Expanded Newborn Genomic Screening, Survey Finds CLICK HERE CDC Stops Reporting New COVID Infections in Changes to How it Tracks the Pandemic CLICK HERE To Head Off Hospital Closures, California Legislators are Fast–Tracking a Loan Program CLICK HERE COVID Death Were Cut Nearly in Half in 2022, But Disease is Still a Top Killer, Especially in the South CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … MAY 10, 2023: 12–1pm, FREE Webinar ‘COVID–19: Test to Treat Equity ECHO’. As the COVID–19 pandemic shifts from crisis–mode to “normal operations” and with wide availability of rapid antigen testing and therapeutics, COVID–19 Test to Treat Equity ECHO aims to assist clinic and community–based sites in implementation of their own test to treat programs 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?’ Health Programs are at Risk as Debt Ceiling Cave–In Looms 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? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 1) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Financial Wellness (Part 2) WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Best Practice: Documenting Disruptive Patient Behavior WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Understanding Malpractice Risks for NPs, PAs, and Supervising Physicians WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: COVID–19 for the Long Haul: Post COVID Recovery and Care WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: How to Avoid Being Reported to the Medical Board WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Understanding the Risks: How to Dismiss a Patient from Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Physician Wellness WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Biosimilars Overview & Policy Landscape WATCH HERE Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series on Dementia WATCH HERE Please Consider Supporting Our Advertisers … Thank You! Comments are closed.