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Orgs who submit batch transactions to Medi-Cal must register in Provider Portal 

Fri, 11 Oct 2024

Effective December 9, 2024, submitters who submit certain batch transactions on behalf of Medi-Cal providers will be required to register in the Medi-Cal Provider Portal.  

Health care facilities across the U.S. bracing for IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene

Thu, 10 Oct 2024

Medical facilities and practices across the U.S. are being urged to conserve IV fluids and dialysis solution after a major manufacturing plant was damaged by Hurricane Helene. No restoration timeline has been announced.

Medi-Cal Rx to discontinue override code 55555 for all drugs/products 

Wed, 09 Oct 2024

DHCS recently announced that it will be deactivating Medi-Cal Rx override code “55555” effective October 18, 2024. This code had been created during the Medi-Cal Rx transition to override claim denials at the point of service when there was evidence of a prior valid prior authorization or paid claim.  

By the Numbers: Why California needs Prop 35

Tue, 08 Oct 2024

Proposition 35 will secure dedicated funding to keep hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices open; protect and expand access to care; invest in workforce training; and reduce wait times in emergency rooms and urgent care facilities

New on-demand webinar covers best practices when terminating patient relationships

Tue, 08 Oct 2024

In health care, ending a patient relationship is never a simple decision—and it is one that must be approached with empathy and a strong understanding of legal and ethical obligations.

Oct. 15 Webinar: What Physicians Need to Know About Prop 35 and Medi-Cal Access to Care

Tue, 08 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 15, CMA President Tanya W. Spirtos, M.D., and CMA CEO Dustin Corcoran are hosting a special webinar to discuss Prop 35, one of the most significant health care initiatives in our state’s history.

Speakers Message: Oct. 3, 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

The deadline to submit testimony on Major Issue reports has been extended to Oct. 6. 

Blue Shield resolves system error causing Udenyca claim denials 

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

In August 2024, CMA was notified by a physician practice that Blue Shield of California was mistakenly denying claims for the physician administered medication Udenyca (Q5111), citing a lack of prior authorization. This occurred despite the practice verifying with Blue Shield that prior authorization was not required. 

UCSF and CDPH looking for the next cohort of physician champions

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

The University of California San Francisco and the California Department of Public Health are recruiting California physicians for the 2025 cohort of their Champion Provider Fellowship – which engages, trains​ and supports physicians and dentists in championing changes that improve health outcomes for the entire community.

Governor signs all of CMA’s priority bills

Wed, 02 Oct 2024

During the conclusion of the 2024 legislative cycle, four of CMA's priority bills made it to the Governor’s desk; all were signed.