MEDICARE SGR ALERT: Physicians: Call Congress Now! House Republican leaders have scheduled a vote for this week on H.R. 4015, with a repeal of the ACA individual mandate as the funding source. (If the mandate is repealed, the government will spend less on premium subsidies and thus, a substantial cost savings will occur.) March 14, 2014 Alert, General ACA, Healthcare policy, HR 4015, Medicare SGR 0 0 Comment Read More »
Member Resource: Surviving the Third Month of Covered CA As of February 15, Covered California reports that more than 828,000 individuals have enrolled in exchange plans, which surpasses its original target. With that figure expected to grow by the end of the 2014 open enrollment period, it is critical that physicians and their staff know what to expect. March 10, 2014 General, Member Materials Covered CA, Exchange Resource, Health Benefit Exchange, Member Resource, Surviving Covered CA 0 0 Comment Read More »
March 14 is early bird deadline for 2014 Leadership Academy; Register today and save $100 Register today for the 17th annual Western Health Care Leadership Academy (formerly the California Health Care Leadership Academy) and save $100. You won't want to miss out on this year's dynamic conference and our very special keynote speaker! February 25, 2014 General 2014 Health Care Leadership Academy, Early bird registration, Leadership Academy, Western Health Care Leadership Academy 0 0 Comment Read More »
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency is seeking an experienced Public Health Medical Officer I The Public Health Medical Officer I provides culturally sensitive, medically indicated care (and supervision of clinical services provided by Family Health nurse practitioners), including clinical assessments, physical exams, diagnostic and medical management, and coordination of case management. The Public Health Medical Officer I also supports on-site program activities in other co-located ambulatory care clinics. February 19, 2014 General Classifieds, County of Orange, Health Care Agency, Job opening, Physician position 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Resource: Surviving the Second Month of Covered California As of January 15, Covered California reports that more than 625,000 individuals have enrolled in exchange plans. With that figure expected to grow by the end of the 2014 open enrollment period, it is critical that physicians and their staff know what to expect. February 10, 2014 General CMA, Covered CA, Physician resources 0 0 Comment Read More »
Upcoming AME Symposium – Under the Influence: Medicine in the post Physician Payment Sunshine Act World – Changes, Challenges and Confusion The Association for Medical Ethics and the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine are pleased to host the upcoming AME Symposium – Under the Influence – Medicine in the post Physician Payment Sunshine Act World – Changes, Challenges and Confusion, to be held from 1 pm to 5 pm on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Beckman Center in Irvine, Calif., with a cocktail reception to follow. February 10, 2014 General AME Symposium, Event, Physician education, Sunshine Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
OCMA hosts Leaders Toolkit: A two-day course for physicians seeking leadership roles in organized medicine The Leader's Toolkit is a Socratic seminar (via a didactic "lecture") that covers the key elements of leadership in a very concise manner. While there will be some theory, we will highlight actionable behavior, tools, and concepts that you will (or should) use every day. February 5, 2014 General CMA, Leaders Toolkit, Leadership, Organized Medicine, Physician Education, Physician Leadership 0 0 Comment Read More »
Now Accepting Nominations: 2014 OCMA Physician of the Year The Orange County Medical Association is now accepting nominations for the 2014 OCMA Physician of the Year. February 3, 2014 General 2014 Physician of the Year, Physician of the Year, Physician of the Year Nominations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medical Community Loses Richard F. Kammerman, M.D. It is with great sadness that we announce that Richard F. Kammerman, M.D., past president of OCMA, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on January 9, 2014. He was 83. January 28, 2014 General Dr. Kammerman, OCMA, Past president, Richard Kammerman, UCI 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMA Develops Simple Tool to Identify Physician Participation Status in Exchange Plans CMA has created a quick and easy tool to look up your exchange plan participation status in just a few clicks. January 24, 2014 General California Medical Association, CMA, Exchange Resources, Health Benefit Exchange, Member Benefit, Member Resources, Physician Resources, Physician Tool 0 0 Comment Read More »