CMA joins legal effort to protect immigrant children in ICE custody

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

CMA joined an amicus brief urging a federal court to keep the Flores Settlement Agreement in place, warning that ending it would weaken protections for immigrant children and increase risks to their health and development.

CMA sponsors bill to protect patients from "deepfake doctor" scams

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

State Senator Lena Gonzalez introduced SB 1146, a measure sponsored by CMA to crack down on the growing use of artificial intelligence to create "deepfake" impersonations of physicians.

Past chair of CMA’s CME committee receives Mentor of the Year award

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

CMA is proud to annoucne that Kristin Jensen, M.D., past Chair of the CMA Committee on CME, has received ACCME's Mentor of the Year award.

Anthem extends pause on E/M downcoding policy until April 1

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Anthem has extended the pause of its automatic E/M downcoding policy until at least April 1, 2026, while DMHC continues its review following concerns raised by CMA.

UnitedHealthcare updates codes eligible for Gold Card program

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

UnitedHealthcare has updated the CPT codes eligible for its Gold Card Program, removing certain codes effective Jan. 1, 2026.

DMHC to shorten provider complaint filing window

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, DMHC will shorten the time window during which physicians may file provider complaints, reducing the lookback period from four years to 30 months.

Anthem agrees to pause automatic E/M downcoding policy until March 1

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

Anthem has agreed to temporarily pause its new automatic E/M downcoding policy until March 1, 2026, while DMHC reviews the policy following concerns raised by CMA.

AMA workshop helps physicians prepare to run for office

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

AMA is hosting its 2026 AMPAC Candidate Workshop April 17–19 in Washington, D.C., offering physicians practical training on how to run a successful political campaign. Registration is open, space is limited, and the deadline to apply is March 20.

CMA sponsors bill to modernize e-bike safety laws and protect kids

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

CMA and Assemblymember Lori Wilson today announced the introduction of AB 2346 to modernize California’s electric bicycle safety standards in response to a sharp rise in serious injuries among children and teenagers.

CMA sponsors legislation to prohibit automatic downcoding by insurance companies

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Assemblymember Darshana Patel has introduced AB 2431, sponsored by CMA, to protect physician practices and patient access to care by prohibiting automatic downcoding by health insurance companies.