CMA launches Covered California Provider Education Program The California Medical Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from Covered California, the state's new health benefit exchange. The grant application was submitted in partnership with the Latino Physicians of California, the American Academy of Pediatrics and a number of CMA's component medical societies. October 21, 2013 General CMA, California Health Benefits Exchange, California Medical Association, CMA Foundation, Covered California, Covered California Grant, Covered California Grant News, Physician Education 0 0 Comment Read More »
OCMA Internist and Addiction Specialist Receives Gary Nye, MD Award Max A. Schneider, M.D., an Orange County internist and addiction specialist, was given the Dr. Gary Nye Award at the 2013 at the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates. October 15, 2013 General 2013 House of Delegates, Addiction Specialist, CMA, Gary Nye Award, House of Delegates, Internist, Max Schneider, Physician Wellness 0 0 Comment Read More »
Your Participation is Requested - 2013 Employee Salary Survey The California Medical Group Management Association (CAMGMA) is coordinating their 2013 salary survey. They are using a dynamic new instrument which provides real-time results back to the participants, along with customized reports. August 27, 2013 General 2013 Salary Survey, CAMGMA, Employee Salary Survey, HMWC CPAs, Participation requested 0 0 Comment Read More »
Upcoming CalOptima Provider Forum on Duals Demonstration The demonstration will entail enrolling the dual-eligible (Medicare/Medi-Cal) beneficiaries in Orange County into CalOptima. OCMA has been advocating that physicians and their dual-eligible patients have multiple options for participating in the demonstration, including an option that allows physicians to contract directly with CalOptima. August 6, 2013 General CalOptima, CalOptima Provider Forum, Duals Demonstration, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medi-Medi, Orange County, Provider Forum 0 0 Comment Read More »
Resources to Assist Physicians with the Medicare Contractor Transition Goal:Provide members with information and resources to prepare their practices for the transition of Medicare contractors from Palmetto to Noridian on September 16 (Part B). August 2, 2013 General CMA, Medicare transition, Noridian, Practice resources 0 0 Comment Read More »
Announcement: Medicare SGR and GPCI Bill Clears Committee On Wednesday, July 31, the House Energy & Commerce Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY to approve H.R. 2810, the bill to repeal and replace the Medicare SGR. August 2, 2013 General GPCI Bill, SGR, HR 2810, Legislation, Medicare, Medicare SGR 0 0 Comment Read More »
Physician Financial Transparency Reports (Sunshine Act) Begins August 1, 2013 Tracking of Industry Gifts to Physicians Begins in August Don't miss your chance to challenge false or misleading data before it goes public! July 26, 2013 General Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, health care, Pharmaceuticals, Sunshine Act 0 0 Comment Read More »
ACA Self Attestation Form Now Available The ACA Self Attestation Form is now available on the ACA Increased Medicaid Payment for Primary Care Physicians page of the Medi-Cal website. Providers must use this form to self-attest that they are eligible for the increased payment available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). July 24, 2013 General ACA Self Attestation Form, ACA, Accountable Care Act, Attestation Form, Medicaid, Medi-cal, Primary Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
State Offering Webinar on Coordinated Care Initiative State Offering Webinar on Coordinated Care Initiative July 19, 2013 General Webinar, CalMediConnect, Coordinated Care Intitiative, Duals Demonstration 0 0 Comment Read More »
Orange County Medical Association Welcomes Dr. Kockinis as New President Last Saturday, July 13, OCMA welcomed doctors to a special installation of OCMA’s new president, Dr. Thomas Kockinis. July 17, 2013 General 2013 Leadership Installation, Dr. Standiford Helm, Dr. Thomas Kockinis, Presidential Inauguration 0 0 Comment Read More »