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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.

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SSV Medical Society News - 2022 - Volume 11 - Issue 05

Medical Society News - May 2022
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MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS


STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

MICRA Agreement

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In a historic agreement, Californians Allied for Patient Protection (CAPP) and the Consumer Attorneys of California have announced a consensus on legislation to modernize the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA). The new approach to MICRA—introduced as Assembly Bill 35 in the legislature—extends the long-term predictability and affordability of medical liability insurance premiums, while keeping MICRA’s essential guardrails solidly in place for patients and providers alike.


For decades, California’s landmark medical malpractice laws have successfully struck a balance between compensatory justice for injured patients and maintaining an overall health care system that is accessible and affordable.


In that time, California’s physician and provider communities have repeatedly defended MICRA through expensive battles at the ballot, in the courtroom, and in the legislature. This year, with the Fairness for Injured Patients Act (FIPA) slated for the November ballot, we were again facing another costly initiative battle that could obliterate existing safeguards for out-of-control medical lawsuits and result in skyrocketing health care costs.


Keep your eyes open for further details coming in the days ahead.


Paul D. Reynolds, MD

SSVMS President

In The News


CMS opens federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process under the No Surprises Act


FQH, RHC and Tribal FQHC providers may now submit claims for COVID-19 vaccine admin


HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency through July


DHCS enlisting "coverage ambassadors" to help patients maintain coverage as PHE ends


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UPCOMING EVENTS & CMEs

See what's happening at SSVMS

Call for Museum Docents

Contact smello@ssvms.org to be a docent at the Museum of Medical History

Call for Job-Shadowing Hosts

Sign up to host a high school student this summer - contact smello@ssvms.org to learn more about the Future of Medicine Program

2022 Human Resources Manual for Medical Practices

Download free from the Cooperative of American Physicians

Thank You, Sponsors!

2022 Honors Medicine sponsors support SSVMS and local physicians


Special thanks to our generous

wine sponsors

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Honors Medicine Awards


Congratulations to our SSVMS award recipients recognized at the 2022 Honors Medicine Awards Dinner!


Clockwise from upper left:


Golden Stethoscope

JaNahn C. Scalapino, MD


Special Recognition Award

Henry Go, MD


Medical Community Service Award

SSVMS Alliance


Medical Honor Award

Gary S. Chu, MD

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