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CMA president issues statement on bomb threat to Charles R. Drew medical school

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to the bomb threat at Charles R. Drew

Budget proposal positions CA to be first state to achieve universal health care access and coverage

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom released his initial proposal for the 2022-23 California state budget. The Administration remains committed to access to care for all Californians, ...

CMA continues to fight ill-conceived HHS regulation on surprise medical bills

CMA has filed joint amicus curiae briefs in support of two lawsuits challenging federal regulators’ approach to dispute resolution under the No Surprises Act.

CMA issues statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget

California Medical Association (CMA) President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget.

State and federal government issue new guidelines and support to fight COVID-19, including mandatory boosters for California health care workers

With the highly transmissible omicron variant now accounting

CMA issues statement supporting Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber's planned legislation on physician licensing

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued the following statement

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Anthem continues to reprocess more than $2.8 million in pediatric vaccine claim underpayments

January 20, 2022

Anthem Blue Cross continues to reprocess more than $2.8 million in underpayments tied to the COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11-...

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Medi-Cal managed care plans inappropriately denying claims for physician administered drugs

January 20, 2022

DHCS has received concerning reports of denials or impeded access to physician administered or infused drugs–such

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Biden administration expands access to at-home COVID tests

January 19, 2022

The website for Americans to order free home COVID tests officially launched today after the site went live in a limite...

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PHC to host two-part webinar on GME feasibility and accreditation

January 19, 2022

Building and supporting California GME programs is a critical workforce development strategy to address current and fut...

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CDPH hosting two webinars this week to equip physicians to talk to patients about COVID-19 vaccines

January 18, 2022

CDPH is hosting two webinars this week to equip trusted medical professionals with tools and techniques

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CMA president issues statement on bomb threat to Charles R. Drew medical school

January 18, 2022

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to the bomb threat at Charles R. Drew

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US extends "public health emergency" due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 14, 2022

HHS has extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for an additional 90 days. This means that the telehealth and oth...

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CMA sponsors legislation to protect patients and the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship

January 13, 2022

CMA isto sponsor bill (AB 1636) that ensures physicians and surgeons who have committed sexual misconduct

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Budget proposal positions CA to be first state to achieve universal health care access and coverage

January 11, 2022

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom released his initial proposal for the 2022-23 California state budge...

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Medicare physician fee schedule updated for 2022

January 11, 2022

In another last-minute effort to stave off physician payment cuts, Congress recently passed—and President Biden signed—...

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CMA continues to fight ill-conceived HHS regulation on surprise medical bills

January 10, 2022

CMA has filed joint amicus curiae briefs in support of two lawsuits challenging federal regulators’ approach to dispute...

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CMA issues statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget

January 10, 2022

California Medical Association (CMA) President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to Gov. Gavin New...

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EDD will require identity verification for physicians certifying SDI claims

January 05, 2022

In an effort to combat disability insurance fraud, EDD will soon begin requiring medical providers to verify their iden...

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CalHealthCares Loan Repayment Program to host webinars for applicants

January 03, 2022

The next CalHealthCares’ application cycle begins January 24, 2022. CalHealthCares provides loan repayment on education...

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Anthem Blue Cross clarifies recent telehealth reimbursement policy update

January 03, 2022

Anthem Blue Cross has clarified that for California providers, it will continue to reimburse telehealth services bill...

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Medical board to host webinar on new licensing requirements

January 03, 2022

The Medical Board of California will host a live webinar to provide an overview of recent changes to requirements for p...

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State and federal government issue new guidelines and support to fight COVID-19, including mandatory boosters for California health care workers

December 22, 2021

With the highly transmissible omicron variant now accounting

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CMA launches free online CME on health equity and diabetes prevention

December 22, 2021

CMA and CDPH have published “Break the Bias: Health Equity and the Importance of Screening and Referring for Diabetes ...

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Steven M. Thompson Loan Repayment Program application deadline extended

December 21, 2021

The application deadline for the current cycle of the Steven M. Thompson Loan Repayment Program has been extended to De...

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Lawsuits filed over No Surprises Act

December 21, 2021

AMA and AHA have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over its misguided implementation of the NSA. The sui...

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Next Virtual Grand Rounds to focus on COVID-19 therapeutics

December 21, 2021

As we enter a new year, a new variant has emerged, winter conditions are pushing people indoors, and holiday gatherings...

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New CPT Modifier 93 for audio-only services takes effect Jan. 1

December 21, 2021

At the September 2021 CPT Editorial Panel Meeting, a new Modifier was accepted to describe real-time telemedicine servi...

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CMA publishes overview of federal No Surprises Act

December 21, 2021

On January 1, 2022, a new federal law, the “No Surprises Act” (NSA), will take effect. This law, part of the Consolidat...

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CMA publishes 2021 Year in Review

December 20, 2021

In 2021, CMA was once again at the center of key state health care policy decisions and action.

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CMA issues statement supporting Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber's planned legislation on physician licensing

December 17, 2021

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued the following statement

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Anthem Blue Cross implements fix for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine underpayments

December 17, 2021

Anthem Blue Cross has reported progress in addressing underpayments tied to the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for the...

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CMA publishes guide to help physicians prepare for Covered California changes in 2022

December 16, 2021

To help physician practices understand their participation status, which products are being offered and what changes to...

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CMA issues statement in response to relicensing of physicians convicted of sexual misconduct

December 16, 2021

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to the relicensing of physicians who were convicte...

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REMINDER: Medi-Cal Rx transition effective January 1

December 15, 2021

Providers are reminded that on January 1, 2022, DHCS will transition all Medi-Cal pharmacy services from managed care t...

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Anthem Blue Cross to expand into new Covered California regions for 2022

December 15, 2021

Anthem Blue Cross has announced that it will be increasing its participation in Covered California, California’s health...

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Avoid denials by submitting Medicare Advantage COVID-19 vaccine claims to the right place

December 15, 2021

For Medicare Advantage patients vaccinated on or after January 1, 2022, COVID-19 vaccine administration claims

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Congress passes bill to stop Medicare payment cuts; President expected to sign

December 14, 2021

The U.S. Senate last week voted to stop nearly all of the Medicare payment cuts physicians were facing on January 1, 20...

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Medi-Cal to cover pediatric COVID-19 vaccine counseling by health care providers

December 14, 2021

CMS is now requiring states to cover COVID-19 vaccine counseling visits in which health care providers talk to families...

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CMA survey finds 70% of practices worried about practice viability after 19 mo of sustained losses

December 14, 2021

Almost two years into the pandemic, CMA’s third follow-up survey to reevaluate practice viability found

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Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payments to be distributed this week

December 14, 2021

Today, HHS announced the imminent distribution of approximately $9 billion in Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments to ...

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CDPH issues universal, statewide indoor mask mandate

December 13, 2021

Faced with rising COVID-19 cases, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today it will require un...

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Has your practice had challenges referring or providing access to mental health services?

December 13, 2021

In April 2020, state regulators announced they would begin conducting investigations of all full-service commercial hea...

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CMA president issues statement in response to stalking and harassment of Medical Board of California president

December 09, 2021

CMA President Robert E. Wailes, M.D., issued a statement in response to the stalking and harassment of

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CDPH publishes fact sheet on Omicron variant

December 07, 2021

CDPH is monitoring for the presence of the variant in California through the California SARS-CoV-2 Whole Genome Sequenc...

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CMA objects to unbalanced surprise billing regulation

December 07, 2021

CMA is deeply concerned with the rule and recently submitted comments urging the Biden Administration to ensure a balan...

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Congress reaches bipartisan, bicameral agreement to stop looming Medicare cuts

December 07, 2021

Legislation to stop the looming Medicare physician payment cuts has been introduced in Congress and could be on the flo...

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Abortion rights faces largest threat in 50 years as Supreme Court hears Mississippi case

December 07, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday over a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of preg...

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New Health Laws 2022: Are you ready?

December 07, 2021

The second legislative session during the COVID-19 pandemic continued to focus on pandemic-related policy issues.

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Looming Medicare cuts are unsustainable and threaten access to care

December 06, 2021

CMA and CHA today sent a joint letter to the California Congressional Delegation, urging immediate action to eliminate ...

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California’s eRx mandate takes effect Jan. 1

December 02, 2021

Beginning on January 1, 2022 – less than one month from today – almost all prescriptions written in California must be ...

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Anthem Blue Cross underpaying pediatric COVID-19 vaccine claims

December 02, 2021

Anthem is reimbursing the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for the 5–11-year-old pediatric population at unreasonably lo...

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State tobacco tax-funded program awards $39 million to expand California’s health care workforce

November 30, 2021

PHC last week announced more than $39 million in CalMedForce awards across the state to support medical training and re...

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Bipartisan legislation introduced to stop Medicare physician payment cuts

November 23, 2021

Congress is considering bipartisan legislation that will provide critical relief to physicians who are currently schedu...

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