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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!

Anthem policy would penalize hospitals for care provided by out-of-network physicians

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

CMA has joined a national federation letter urging Anthem to rescind a new administrative policy that would penalize hospitals when out-of-network physicians provide care. While the policy does not currently apply in California, physician organizations warn that similar actions could follow and threaten patient access and independent practices nationwide.

CMA CME launches new Primary Contact Program

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

CMA CME staff will now reach out to individuals newly identified as primary contacts in the Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).

Celebrate Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day on January 23

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Start planning now for the second annual Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day on January 23, 2026.

ACCME 2026 annual accreditation fees invoiced

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Invoices for ACCME annual accreditation fees were sent the week of November 3 to CMA CME providers.

CMA 2026 annual CME accreditation fees

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

CMA CME's program 2026 fee schedule is now available. Invoices will be sent in March.

Start now: 2025 PARS year-end reporting

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

By Friday, March 13, 2026, your organization is required to provide CMA and ACCME with 2025 CME activities data through PARS.

Welcome to new CMA CME accredited organizations!

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Compass Behavioral Health and Kern County Public Health have achieved Provisional Accreditation in CME.

Celebrating Accreditation with Commendation Achieved

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

CMA is is pleased to announce that the Southern California Permanente Medical Group has achieved Accreditation with Commendation.