California is in the first stage of vaccinating individuals against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. News on the availability, distribution and administration of these vaccines is changing quickly. As we have throughout this pandemic, the California Medical Association (CMA) has curated resources for physicians to follow the latest information on all things vaccine-related, including the latest information from state officials and your frequently asked questions about the vaccine. You can find the new CMA COVID vaccine page here.
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Physicians are trusted health care messengers across regional and partisan lines. Your participation and support will b...
July 22, 2024
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July 15, 2024
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July 12, 2024
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July 11, 2024
Practices that have still not received retroactive payments for COVID-19 services as required under SB 510 should submi...
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July 01, 2024
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June 28, 2024
Congratulations to Man-Kit Leung, M.D., this week’s winner of CMA's Trivia Tuesday challenge.
June 27, 2024
In a temporary reprieve for reproductive freedom, the U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed Idaho’s appeal of a lower-cour...
June 25, 2024
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CMA is now accepting nominations for CMA service awards for 2024, to be awarded during the House of Delegates.
June 24, 2024
CDC issued a health advisory warning about potential disrupted access to care for individuals taking prescription stimu...
According to a new survey by the American Medical Association, the turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls c...
June 21, 2024
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June 17, 2024
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June 14, 2024
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June 13, 2024
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June 07, 2024
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June 06, 2024
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June 05, 2024
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