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CMA statement on Senate bill that cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid, puts patients at risk

Tue, 01 Jul 2025

Following the Senate vote on the Budget Reconciliation bill, CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following statement:

Speakers Message: July 1, 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025

The major issue topic for the 2025 HOD will be Responding to Federal Funding Cuts and Other Attacks on Health Care, Public Health and Medicine

CMA statement on Supreme Court upholding ACA preventive health care coverage

Fri, 27 Jun 2025

CMA President Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision that preserves the ACA’s coverage of preventive health care at no cost to patients:

Former HHS Secretary Becerra joins dynamic speaker lineup at PHC Equity Summit

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

There’s still time to register for the 2025 Health Equity Leadership Summit, July 10–11 in Pasadena. The two-day event will feature keynotes from former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Dr. Uché Blackstock, Dr. Manuel Pastor and Kevin Prindiville—each bringing powerful insight on advancing equity in health care.

TRICARE referral and authorization waiver expires June 30

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

The TRICARE referral and authorization waiver for the West Region will expire on June 30. After that date, providers must follow standard TRICARE requirements for all new outpatient services.

CMA urges Congress to reject sweeping health care cuts that threaten access

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

CMA has sent a letter to the California Congressional Delegation, urging them to oppose the drastic cuts to Medicaid, student loan programs, and Medicare physician payments proposed in federal budget reconciliation bills. CMA warns these measures would reverse decades of progress in California and jeopardize care for millions.

Physicians invited to join June 30 "Code Red" pause in protest of proposed Medicaid cuts

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

On Monday, June 30 at 12:30 p.m. (local time), physicians across the country will take part in a coordinated “Code Red” pause to protest devastating federal Medicaid cuts that threaten health care access for more than 13 million Americans.

CMA releases updated Advance Health Care Directive Kit

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

CMA has released an updated Advance Health Care Directive Kit incorporating recent legal clarifications about the authority of health care agents. The new kits are now available to purchase in the CMA store.

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra to deliver closing keynote at PHC Health Equity Summit

Wed, 25 Jun 2025

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will deliver the closing keynote at PHC’s 2025 Health Equity Leadership Summit, July 10–11 in Pasadena. Becerra will speak to the national retreat from equity and what it means for California's most vulnerable communities. Registration is still open at phcdocs.org/equity-summit.

Beware of new Medicare phishing scams targeting medical practices

Tue, 24 Jun 2025

CMS is warning providers about fraudulent faxed requests for medical records falsely claiming to be part of Medicare audits. CMS does not initiate audits via fax.