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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 - 2025 - Volume 14 - Issue 05

 

MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS

 

STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Fighting from Sac to DC

A couple of months ago, I wrote to you about the dangerous Medicaid cuts being proposed at the federal level – cuts that could gut up to $880 billion in funding for the program that 15 million Californians rely on for care.

 

As you read this, I’m in Washington, D.C., alongside SSVMS staff, joining other healthcare leaders from the Sacramento region on the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 53rd annual Cap-to-Cap trip to urge Congress to reject these cuts and protect our patients. We are bringing the stories of our communities directly to lawmakers – stories of how Medi-Cal provides critical care for children, seniors, pregnant women, veterans, and working families. 

 

But we can’t do it alone. Your voice matters. Legislators need to hear from physicians who see, every day, the real impact of these decisions. Please take a moment to contact your Congressional representatives by clicking here, and let them know: Medicaid is essential. Cutting it would threaten lives, access, and the future of healthcare in California.

Let’s keep fighting for the people we serve.



Thank you!



Adam Dougherty, MD, MPH

SSVMS President

I'm Contacting Congress!

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

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What I Want to Know

By Amy Wise, MS I

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In The News

 

First steps taken to implement voter-backed Prop. 35 Medi-Cal payment reforms

 

Small physician practices must register with CalSavers by Dec. 31

 

DHCS to eliminate reimbursement for COVID-19 vaccine only visits 

 

New legislative package to improve patient care and stop delays

 

Medi-Cal Rx to complete last stage of pediatric integration, with prior auth being restored for continuation of therapy claims

 

CMA and AMA urge court to uphold ban on “Doctor” title for non-physicians

 

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GET MORE INVOLVED WITH CMA!

Nominations and applications for CMA's 2025-2026 Councils and Committees are due Sunday, June 1, 2025.

I'm Getting More Involved!

MAT ECHO CLINIC

The fourth Monday of each month through June, MAT ECHO Clinic will host a one-hour training to learn about medication for addiction treatment, evidence-based practices in treating patients with opioid-use disorder, and case-based learning on medication-assisted treatment.

I Want to Learn More!

RECEPTION FOR STATE SENATOR ANGELIQUE ASHBY

Join Californians Allied for Patient Protection and the California Academy of Family Physicians for a reception with State Senator Angelique Ashby on Thursday, June 12.

UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS

 

May 6, 2025

CMA Webinar: The Anatomy of a Lawsuit - Understanding a California Medical Malpractice Case

 

May 10, 2025

Second Saturday at the Museum of Medical History

 

May 13, 2025

CMA Webinar: Virtual Grand Rounds - Infectious Disease Update: Measles, Hantavirus, Avian Flu and More

 

May 14, 2025

Spring Surge 2025

 

May 20, 2025

CMA Webinar: Understanding California's Fertility Coverage Laws - What Physicians Need to Know about SB 600 & SB 729

 

June 12, 2025

CMA Webinar: Navigating the DMHC's Provider Complaint Process - A Physician's Guide

 

June 14, 2025

Second Saturday at the Museum of Medical History

 

June 20, 2025

SSVMS Family Summer Social

 

July 10-11, 2025

2025 Health Equity Leadership Summit



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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY OF THE MONTH

MENTORS NEEDED

 

SSVMS’s Mentorship in Medicine program is seeking volunteer physician mentors for its upcoming 1-on-1 session running August through December 2025.

 

Mentors are matched with pre-med students, medical students, residents, or early-career physicians based on a variety of factors. Over the course of five months, mentors and mentees meet once a month - virtually or in person - for conversations, coffee, or professional events. Meeting guidelines and suggested activities are provided to make it easy to connect.

 

You don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to share your experience and help guide the next generation of medicine.

 

Sign up by June 30.

I Can Mentor!

SAVE THE DATE!

JOY OF MEDICINE SUMMIT IS SEPTEMBER 27

 

The Joy of Medicine Summit will be returning on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Keep your eyes open for more details to come, including speakers and topics.

BIG DAY OF GIVING A BIG SUCCESS FOR FUTURE OF MEDICINE

 

The Big Day of Giving was May 1 this year and we're proud to share that we raised more than $10,000 for the Future of Medicine program!

 

Thank you to everyone who donated and who shared the cause with their friends and colleagues!

Ruth Haskins, MD with a Future of Medicine student

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