June 01, 2023
Facing sharp pushback from organized medicine, UHC has paused a controversial policy requiring prior authorization for ...
As part of its policy-making process, CMA allows members to submit resolutions for debate and discussion throughout the...
May 31, 2023
The National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs (NAAPPPA) recognized the California Medical A...
CMA CEO Dustin Corcoran and leaders from a broad coalition joined together to testify on the Newsom Administration’s pr...
The first annual CMA Health IT Conference brought together over 150 thought leaders from across the country for a very ...
May 26, 2023
Earlier this month, Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) and members of the media visited Valley Children’s Pediat...
May 25, 2023
Cigna has announced it will be re-evaluating the policy that would require the submission of medical records for all ...
May 24, 2023
On June 23, 2023, Phase III, Lift 4 (P3/L4) will begin—the fourth in a series of lifts to phase out the grandfathering ...
May 18, 2023
In a ruling issued this week, the Los Angeles Superior Court upheld the constitutionality of a state
May 16, 2023
CMA is concerned that this new policy is yet another unnecessary, administrative burden that will simply delay
DHCS recently announced the details of its annual “checkwrite” delay. DHCS will delay certain payments for two we...
May 15, 2023
CMA is urging the California congressional delegation to cosponsor HR 2474, a bipartisan bill that would require an
PHC has worked closely with the state of California to bring much-needed resources to increase access to COVID-19 vacci...
May 12, 2023
In a win for physicians and patients, the budget proposal released today includes an increase to some Medi-Cal provider...
The Health Equity Leadership Summit will provide an opportunity for physicians, executives, advocates and allies to fin...
CMA applauds Governor Newsom’s ongoing efforts to achieve universal access to health care coverage for all Californians...
CDPH has noted a concerning increase in cases of syphilis in the Central Coast region of California. Central coast regi...
May 11, 2023
After three years of pandemic operations, May 11, 2023, marks the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. ...
May 10, 2023
After receiving a backlash of opposition from CMA and others in organized medicine, and more than 38,000 letters, DEA ...
CMA is urging physicians to contact their Members of Congress today and encourage them to sign a “Dear Colleague” lette...
Cigna has again delayed implementation of its policy requiring the submission of medical records for all Evaluation and...
May 09, 2023
CDII has allocated up to $47 million for the DSA Signatory Grant Program, which will provide direct support to health c...
May 05, 2023
CMS announced that it will roll out an update to the Provider Enrollment Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) in the summ...
May 04, 2023
CMA is seeking recommendations for physicians who are interested in and willing to serve on its standing
May 02, 2023
CMA welcomed nearly 400 CMA members, representing 45+ specialties and 24 component medical societies. Attendees partici...
Physicians are reminded that effective June 27, 2023, prescribers applying for a new U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)...
With the pandemic entering its third year, CMA in 2022 continued working tirelessly to improve health care for all Cali...
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