CMA calls ACIP hepatitis B vote a "profound setback for child health in America"

Fri, 05 Dec 2025

CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement on the ACIP vote to end the universal hepatitis B birth dose.

CMA urges ACIP to maintain universal hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

CMA is calling on the committee to uphold a policy that has prevented thousands of infections and saved countless lives.

PHC awards $85 million to expand California’s physician workforce

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

PHC today announced $85 million in grants to expand GME opportunities across California. For the first time, all specialties were eligible for funding, compared to just five in previous cycles. 

Preparing for 2026: Verify your patients’ eligibility, benefits and deductibles

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

As the new year approaches, practices should verify patients’ eligibility, benefits and deductibles to avoid denials and unexpected coverage gaps — especially with deductible resets, payor changes and the loss of federal exchange plan subsidies.

Important Update: Medi-Cal coverage changes for adult immigrants

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

Beginning January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will freeze new enrollments for undocumented adults aged 19 and older who currently qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal through state-funded adult expansions. Individuals already enrolled can stay covered only if they complete their annual renewal on time.

GLP-1 medications for weight loss will no longer be covered by Medi-Cal

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will discontinue coverage of GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss or weight-related indications for members age 21 and older. This applies to both Medi-Cal fee-for-service and Medi-Cal managed care.

Reminder: Small physician practices must register with CalSavers by Dec. 31

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

California physician practices with 1–4 employees must register for CalSavers by Jan.1, 2026, if they do not already offer employees a qualified retirement plan.

CMA statement on CDC website falsely linking vaccines and autism

Fri, 21 Nov 2025

CMA President René Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recent website changes:

CMA backs bipartisan Ruiz-Bilirakis bill to strengthen Medicare physician payments

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

CMA applauds the introduction of the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, authored by Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

2026 CME professionals mentorship program application now open

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

CMA is excited to announce that the 2026 multi-state mentorship program for CME professionals is now open!