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Thu, 28 May 2026
The state’s latest IMR report provides new data on treatment authorization disputes within California’s workers’ comp system, including trends in utilization review overturn rates and pharmaceutical-related claims.
Thu, 21 May 2026
CMA joined more than 100 national and state medical organizations in urging Congress to support legislation aimed at modernizing Medicare physician payment rules and reducing harmful reimbursement instability.
CMA President Dr. René Bravo testified Thursday in support of a petition urging Cal/OSHA to prohibit fabrication and installation of engineered stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing an escalating wave of preventable silicosis cases among California workers.
A statewide ballot initiative opposed by CMA that would cap compensation for nurses, physicians and health care leaders, has qualified for the November 2026 ballot. CMA warns the measure could destabilize already fragile care delivery systems and negatively affect patient access.
Tue, 19 May 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2026-27 budget proposal sets the stage for budget negotiations as California faces mounting fiscal pressures and major health care funding challenges. Key proposals include changes to Medi-Cal funding, new costs tied to federal policy changes under H.R. 1, increased premiums for certain enrollees, and a controversial MCO tax proposal that CMA says conflicts with Proposition 35.
Additional health care worker minimum wage increases required under SB 525 will take effect July 1, 2026, impacting physician groups and other health care facilities statewide. CMA continues to monitor implementation and advocate for physician practices as the law phases in over time.
A new AMA survey shows physicians remain deeply frustrated by prior authorization requirements, with most reporting delays in care, treatment disruptions and negative impacts on patient outcomes. The findings come as CMA continues to push prior authorization reforms in California.
Fri, 15 May 2026
Medi-Cal covers asthma preventive services — including asthma self-management education and in-home environmental trigger assessments — for eligible patients with asthma. Physicians play an important role in recommending these services.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Nominations are now open for CMA's 2026 service awards, honoring exceptional leadership, volunteerism, and career achievement.
Mon, 11 May 2026
CMA joined AMA, every state medical society and dozens of national health care organizations in urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement of the No Surprises Act after insurers are repeatedly failing to comply with binding IDR payment determinations.
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