Anthem extends pause on E/M downcoding policy through June 1

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Anthem has extended the pause of its automatic E/M downcoding policy until June 1, 2026, while the California Department of Managed Health Care continues its review following concerns raised by the California Medical Association.

CMA endorses Xavier Becerra for Governor

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

CMA, representing more than 50,000 physicians and medical students across the state, today announced its endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor of California.

CMA calls for enhanced federal oversight of No Surprises Act implementation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

CMA joined a coalition of physician organizations urging federal regulators to crack down on health plans that are undermining the No Surprises Act by shifting costs onto patients, delaying payments and exploiting loopholes in the independent dispute resolution process.

CMA-sponsored bill to improve e-bike safety laws passes out of Assembly Judiciary committee 

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

A CMA-sponsored bill to curb rising e-bike injuries is moving forward in the Legislature. AB 2346 would set speed limits, require safety features and consumer disclosures, and give local governments more authority—aiming to prevent severe, often avoidable injuries seen in trauma centers.

Reminder: Shortened DMHC complaint filing window takes effect July 1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, DMHC will limit provider complaints to claims within 30 months—physicians should file complaints on older disputed claims now to preserve eligibility.

Applications now open for CMA standing councils for 2026-2028 term

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

CMA is accepting applications for physicians interested in serving on its standing councils.

CMA pushes back on changes to federal vaccine advisory committee charter

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

CMA joined more than 130 organizations in expressing concern that proposed changes to the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could undermine confidence in vaccines and threaten access to immunizations.

CMA files amicus brief urging nuanced Corporate Practice of Medicine enforcement

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

CMA has filed an amicus curiae brief in a case with the potential to break new legal ground in California’s restrictions on the corporate practice of medicine and significantly alter health care industry practices around the use of physician-owned friendly professional corporations.

Appeals court strikes down CMA-opposed dialysis law

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

A federal appeals court has struck down California’s dialysis law, AB 290, after finding that key provisions violated First Amendment protections and could not be severed from the rest of the statute.

CMA warns enforcement of Medi-Cal prescriber enrollment policy could trigger widespread claim denials

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

CMA is urging DHCS to adopt safeguards around its Medi-Cal prescriber enrollment policy, warning that automatic...