Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. and Orange County Medical Association Offer 3-part CME Seminar for Physicians The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) and the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) are joint sponsors of "Treating Pain in Today's World: Avoiding the New Pitfalls," the first topic in a three-part continuing medical education (CME) series on opioid education. April 15, 2014 Press Release CAP, CME, Continuing Medical Education, Cooperative of American Physicians, opioid abuse, opioid education, opioid prescribing, opioids, Treating pain 0 0 Comment Read More »
Physician Advocate Tip of the Month: Be aware of the off-exchange products that utilize Covered CA plan networks Every plan offered in Covered CA must also be offered outside of Covered CA, using the same network. If you see these product names on the ID card, it indicates the patient only has access to the Covered CA network. April 14, 2014 Physician Advocate Tip of the Month Covered California, Exchange, Physician Advocate, Physician Advocate Tip of the Month, Practice Management, Tip of the Month 0 0 Comment Read More »
Orange County Medical Association Selects Argus Medical Management as Preferred Business Partner The Orange County Medical Association is pleased to announce another benefit of membership. The OCMA has designated Argus Medical Management as its Business Partner for physicians seeking practice management services. March 28, 2014 Press Release Argus Medical Management, business partner program, Member benefits, practice management, Preferred Business Partner Program 0 0 Comment Read More »
CalOptima Seeks Candidates to Participate on its Provider Advisory Committee (PAC) 2014-2016 The CalOptima Board of Directors welcomes input and recommendations from the provider community regarding issues concerning CalOptima programs. For this reason, the CalOptima Board encourages providers to become involved through an advisory group known as the Provider Advisory Committee (PAC). March 20, 2014 General CalOptima, CalOptima Board, PAC, Physician opportunity, Provider Advisory Committee 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 (If the mandate is repealed, the government will spend less on premium subsidies and thus, a substantial cost savings will occur.)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 »
Physician Advocate Tip of the Month: Verifying your patients' eligibility and benefits The beginning of a new year means calendar year deductibles and visit frequency limitations start over. March 7, 2014 Physician Advocate Tip of the Month CMA Center for Economic Services, Mitzi Young, Physician Advocate, Physician Advocate Tip of the Month, Physician Resources, Practice Management 0 0 Comment Read More »
Member Materials from OCMA Event: The Exchange - What Physician Practices Need to Know Members can download presentation from OCMA seminar "The California Health Benefit Exchange - What Physician Practices Need to Know" March 4, 2014 Member Materials Health Benefit Exchange, Member Materials 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 »