Keeping you Connected
to the Latest News, Policy
Developments and Events

SSV Medical Society News

SSVMS Medical Society News is a monthly e-bulletin from the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) containing up-to-date information and breaking news on issues impacting physicians practicing in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo counties. To receive your free subscription, contact SSVMS at (916) 452-2671 or info@ssvms.org.

rss

SSV Medical Society News - 2023 - Volume 12 - Issue 10

 

MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS

 

STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Election Season

Dr. Bianca Roberts

Over the past few months, I’ve written several times about SSVMS/CMA legislative and regulatory efforts. We have a great team working on those matters and have pulled down several significant victories this year, including the MCO Tax and Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. We also demonstrate strength and unity when you share your experiences on a matter; grassroots politics still works.

 

There’s another way that SSVMS/CMA make our voices heard in the policy field. Every few years, political offices open up for election. SSVMS leadership meets with candidates for these offices (which include the U.S. House of Representatives, California State Senate, California State Assembly, and even local mayoral offices) to determine which candidates are most sympathetic to our mission. In fact, this past Monday, SSVMS leadership met with four candidates for Assembly District 6 to discuss pressing issues for physicians and patients. 

 

To get more involved in our grassroots efforts, please contact Michele Onatanian, our Physician Relations Manager, at monatanian@ssvms.org.

 

Thank you,

 

J. Bianca Roberts, MD

SSVMS President

Get More Involved

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

FEATURED ARTICLE

Senior Swiping

By Karen Poirier-Brode, MD

Read SSV Medicine

In The News

 

DHCS releases prior authorization request form for Medi-Cal Rx enteral nutrition

 

New COVID-19 vaccines spur major billing and coding changes

 

Prior authorization reform effort is revived and ready for action in early 2024

 

New legislation makes immediate changes to certain licensure deadlines

 

Check your MIPS feedback score today and contest any payment penalties

 

CMA publishes new federal loan forgiveness attestation form to verify hours for employer certification

 

Next Virtual Grand Rounds will provide practical guidance for treating opioid use disorder

 

CMA partners with UC Davis on free online CME course on preventing firearm violence

 

CMA launches free online CME on health equity and diabetes prevention

 

CMA-led health care coalition files ballot initiative to expand access to health care 

 

See More

UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS

 

October 5, 2023

Webinar: Elevating Physician Practices - Grant Opportunities for Advancing Population Health and Data Sharing Capabilities

 

October 10, 2023

Virtual Grand Rounds: Opioid Treatments - Practical Guidance for Clinicians

 

October 11, 2023

Shaping Your Future: A Social for Residents and Fellows

 

October 12, 2023

Webinar: CMA Data Exchange Explainer Series #5 - How to Optimize Your Practice's Workflows for Data Exchange

 

October 21-22, 2023

CMA House of Delegates

 

See More

SUBMIT YOUR HOLIDAY RECIPES TO SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

SSV Medicine magazine is compiling our first collection of family holiday recipes in the November/December edition of the magazine. Recipes, their importance to you, and, if desired, photo and name will be included.

 

Submit recipes/photos to Brandon at bcraig@ssvms.org.

FUTURE OF MEDICINE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Local high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 2024 White Coat Week and/or 2024 Summer Program!

 

Further information and application here!

SACRAMENTO CHAPTER OF PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 2023 ANNUAL DINNER

Keynote - Michael North, PhD

“Gun Control in Great Britain after the Dunblane Primary School Mass Shooting:

A Model for the United States”

 

Saturday, October 21 at 7:00PM

 

Click here for more information

WELCOME TO SSVMS!

Join us in welcoming our newest SSVMS members!

 

See them all by clicking here!

2023 Holiday Sharing Card

 

SSVMS is continuing the long-time tradition of the former SSVMS Alliance by offering the annual Holiday Sharing Card as an opportunity to contribute to the SSVMS Medical Student Scholarship Fund through the Society’s Community Service, Education and Research Fund (CSERF), a 501(c)(3) organization.

 

Your generosity will be acknowledged on this year’s Holiday Sharing Card and the SSVMS annual report.

 

Support Medical Students

Save the Date!

2023 SSVMS Winter Social

 

Where

The Sequoia at the Cannery

1601 Alhambra Blvd, #200, Sac

 

When

December 7, 2023

6:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Who

SSVMS Members and Their Partners

NEW WIDE RANGE OF INSURANCE OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE THANKS TO CMA/SSVMS PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCKTON AFFINITY

 

The California Medical Association and Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society have partnered with Lockton Affinity to administer the CMA Insurance Program. Whether you operate independently or as part of a group practice, are beginning your career or considering retirement, this program offers key benefits to help protect you through all stages as a medical provider. Lockton provides all the coverage SSVMS members need, from Medical Malpractice to Small Group Health Plans to Workers’ Compensation and beyond.

 

Review your options with Lockton HERE.

*PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Medical Society News Sponsored By

CAPlogo_web-MSN.jpg
Crumley & Associates Logo

The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society is dedicated to bringing together physicians from all modes of practice to promote the art and science of quality medical care and to enhance the physical and mental health of our entire community.

#JoyOfMedicine | #SPIRITHeals

#HonoringWishes | #SSVMSFutureOfMed

Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  Twitter  YouTube