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CMA Announces Sponsored Bill Package
posted April 24, 2012
The OCMA would like to make you aware of a few new bills that will affect this year's legislation. While the California Medical Association (CMA) will take a position on hundreds of bills in the coming weeks and months, it also sponsored nine new bills, a few of which are listed below. ...full article
CMS Approves California’s 10 Percent Medi-Cal Payment Cut Call Your Members of Congress NOW!
posted November 4, 2011
CMS Approves California’s 10 Percent Medi-Cal Payment CutCall Your Members of Congress NOW! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a state plan amendment (SPA) that will reduce Medi-Cal physician reimbursement rates by 10 percent, which will prove to be a huge roadblock for health care reform implementation in California. ...full article
URGENT - TIME SENSITIVE - Addendum to AB 783 Key Contact - Reject Suggested Committee Amendment
posted June 10, 2011
Act by June 13, 2011
“BREAKING NEWS. CMA just learned the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee is suggesting an amendment to AB 783 that will grant physical therapist’s direct access for treatment. ...full article
Oppose SB 924: Do You Really Want Your Patients Going To Physical Therapy Without Seeing You First?
posted May 20, 2011
Act by May 23, 2011
We ask you to call Senator Mimi Walters (916) 651- 4033 and strongly urge her to pull SB 924 on the grounds that it would diminish the quality of care for patients. ...full article
Protect California’s Safety Net—Urge Your Legislators To Oppose Cuts To Emergency Medical Services For The Uninsured!
posted March 7, 2011
Act by July 1, 2011
We ask that you and your colleagues CALL, FAX, or VISIT your legislators and urge them to Vote NO on stealing the Maddy Funds. Please call 877-362-8455, our new Legislator Connect Hotline,in order to be easily connected to your legislator. You will be asked to enter your zip code and select your Assembly Member and Senator.Give your name, specialty and let them know that you are their c ...full article
Keep the Care in Medicare
posted December 21, 2010
Act by January 31, 2011
Produced by the California Medical Association. Share with your staff and patients.
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