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CMA Surveying Physicians to Better Understand Burnout and Professional Fulfillment

CMA Surveying Physicians to Better Understand Burnout and Professional Fulfillment The California Medical Association’s (CMA) new Well Physician California (WPCA) initiative is conducting a longitudinal survey of California physicians across all modes of practice and specialties to better understand the landscape of physician burnout and professional fulfillment. Responses will guide future efforts to develop resources and interventions for the betterment of the medical profession and the care and well-being of patients. The statewide survey will begin in San Diego. The survey consists of validated instruments that measure key aspects related to ...

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SDCMS invites you to sign up for The Doctor’s Practice, a complimentary monthly newsletter brought to you by our exclusively endorsed partner, The Doctors Company. Each issue of The Doctor’s Practice features a new article or video in a simple, one-click email. These articles feature expert tips to help you reduce malpractice risk, avoid claims, and make the practice of medicine more rewarding. Sign up for this valuable publication at http://www.thedoctors.com/TheDoctorsPractice. The insightful content in The Doctor’s Practice is part of The Doctors Company’s commitment to defending, protecting, and rewarding ...

Ask Your SDCMS Physician Advocate

Have a Practice Management or Membership Question? SDCMS members and their office managers / practice administrators can contact your physician advocate, Marisol Gonzalez, for assistance at (858) 300-2783 or at MGonzalez@SDCMS.org.       SDCMS Member Physician Question: My physician is inquiring about a mandatory program he must enroll in for opiate prescriptions. Do you know anything about this? Marisol's Response: Under California law, all individuals practicing in California who possess both a state regulatory board license authorized to prescribe, dispense, furnish, or order controlled substances and a Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate ...

Financial & Legal Life Skills for (Financially & Legally Challenged) Docs

Financial & Legal Life Skills for (Financially & Legally Challenged) Docs SDCMS Workshop Covering the Following Topics: Financial Legal Real Estate Taxes and Accounting Time vs. Money Insurance Picking Your Advisors This three-hour SDCMS members-only workshop is a must-attend for physicians wishing to boost their financial and legal literacy. This will be a very, very practical and user-focused vendor / brand-agnostic workshop where physicians will learn the right questions to ask ...

Members: Get Your Photo Taken for Free

SDCMS is working with RCL Portrait Design to photograph our member physicians for our directory and website. Photographs will be taken at the locations and dates listed below (subject to change, please confirm appointment beforehand). There is no cost for you to participate. Additional portraits will be made available to those physicians wishing to purchase them; however, there is no obligation to do so. To schedule your appointment, call RCL Portrait Design at 1 (800) 951-8712 — you can make an appointment for any location. For professional quality and best presentation, ...

Physician Networking Opportunity & Mixer

Physicians: Join us for a networking opportunity and mixer on Thursday, April 3, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Come mingle, socialize, and network with your fellow San Diego County physicians — all San Diego County physicians are welcome and encouraged to attend! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided! Details: When? Thursday, April 3, 2014, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Where? Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 RSVP: Email Your Name and Telephone Number to Jen Ohmstede at JOhmstede@SDCMS.org Questions? Call Jen ...

Surviving the Second Month of Covered California

Surviving the Second Month of Covered California As of January 15, Covered California reports that more than 625,000 individuals have enrolled in exchange plans. With that figure expected to grow by the end of the 2014 open enrollment period, it is critical that physicians and their staff know what to expect. To help answer some of the more common questions, the California Medical Association (CMA) offers this second tip sheet to help physicians survive the second month of Covered California. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS TIPSHEET Click Here to Download CMA's Surviving ...

Member Physicians: Send Us Your Photo

SDCMS Member Physicians: If you would like your photo to appear with your online profile and your pictorial membership directory, please email it to Membership@SDCMS.org. Your photo should be high-resolution and in JPG format. Contact Kyle Lewis at SDCMS at (858) 300-2784 or at KLewis@SDCMS.org with any questions. Thank you for your membership with SDCMS-CMA!  

5th Annual SDCMS "Outstanding Medical Office Manager" Contest

Nominate Your Office Manager Today — Nominations Submission Deadline: November 1, 2013! SDCMS wants to recognize San Diego County’s most outstanding medical office manager / practice administrator, i.e., someone who goes above and beyond his or her job description, who anticipates problems before they arise, who works efficiently with the practice’s time and resources, and who strikes the right balance between exercising control and boosting morale when supervising staff. SDCMS member physicians can nominate their office managers by explaining in writing (up to 600 words) why their office manager is the best in San Diego ...

Don't Lose Your TDC Discount!

SDCMS MEMBER PHYSICIANS: YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM DISCOUNT if you are insured by The Doctors Company (TDC) and you have NOT completed at least one approved risk management program in the past two years — at least 60 days prior to your policy renewal date! Please act today! CONTACT SDCMS IF: You do not know whether or not you are receiving a TDC discount. You do not know if you have completed at least one approved risk management program in the ...