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CDPH provides guidance on detecting and treating xylazine (tranq) exposure

Wed, 29 Nov 2023

With an increase of xylazine in the nation’s illegal drug supply, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued an All Facilities Letter ( AFL 23-35 ) that urges health care facilities and providers to be prepared to support patients who have been exposed to xylazine.

CMA continues to aggressively push Congress to stop the Medicare pay cuts

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

CMA is calling on Congress to stop the looming Medicare physician payment cuts, which if allowed to take effect would devastate physician practices and make it even more difficult for the nation's seniors to get the care they need.

California’s new Medi-Cal managed care plan contracts take effect Jan. 1

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Physicians are reminded that the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has contracted  with five commercial managed care plans to deliver Medi-Cal services in 21 counties across the state starting in January 2024. As a result, approximately 1.2 million Medi-Cal patients will be required to transition to a new a new health plan, and in some counties Medi-Cal patients will have the ability to select from more than one plan.

Reminder: Medi-Cal managed care physicians must be enrolled through PAVE

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Physicians are reminded that DHCS requires that all Medi-Cal managed care providers be enrolled in the Medi-Cal program through the Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment ( PAVE ) portal. 

Support 60 years of PHC’s dedication to the community on Giving Tuesday

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

Over the past year, as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of Physicians for a Healthy California (PHC) — the philanthropic arm of the California Medical Association— we focused on three themes: honoring our past, celebrating our present and inspiring the future. 

Reminder: Deadline to consolidate loans to qualify for PSLF is Dec. 31

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

CMA won a significant NEW expansion in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that extends eligibility to California physicians who were previously barred from participating. 

Download CMA's new mobile app today! 

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

CMA is pleased to announce its new CMADocs mobile app is available to download in the Google Play and Apple app stores. CMA's app lets you connect with your colleagues and access CMA’s news updates, events calendar and more.

2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule now available

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)  recently released the final rule and payment policies  for next year. Due to budget neutrality rules, the 2024 physician fee schedule includes a 3.4% payment cut that will take effect unless Congress acts to stop the cut.

CMA calls on congress to halt Medicare physician cuts and protect patients

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

In an urgent appeal to safeguard the nation’s Medicare program, the California Medical Association (CMA) is calling on Congress to stop the looming Medicare physician payment cuts, which if allowed to take effect would devastate physician practices and make it even more difficult for the nation's seniors to get the care they need.

CDPH strongly urges physicians to administer new RSV vaccine to help protect babies against severe illness after birth

Sun, 19 Nov 2023

With RSV season underway in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging physicians to encourage prenatal vaccination with Pfizer's RSV vaccine as protection for newborns.