SSV Medical Society News - 2026 - Volume 15 - Issue 03 Upcoming Events, Latest News, and More MEDICAL SOCIETY NEWS STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Advocacy Is a Team Sport Every day, physicians advocate for their patients in exam rooms, hospital corridors, and operating suites. But some of the most important decisions affecting our patients are made far beyond those walls in legislative chambers. On April 8, 2026, the California Medical Association will host its 52nd Annual Legislative Advocacy Day right here in Sacramento. This event brings together more than 400 physicians and medical students from across the state to meet directly with legislators and speak up on priority health care issues. If you’ve ever wondered how to translate your frontline experience into meaningful policy change, this is your opportunity. Attendees receive training on current legislation affecting the practice of medicine and hands-on guidance to effectively advocate for your patients and profession. You don’t need to be a policy expert; you simply need to bring your voice and your lived experience. Advocacy is not reserved for a select few. It belongs to all of us. I encourage you to join your colleagues at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel and add your perspective to the conversation. Our patients and our profession are stronger when we stand together. Thank you! Rick Vitangcol, MD SSVMS President I'm Going to Legislative Advocacy Day! SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE FEATURED ARTICLE Affirming Evidence-Based Medication for the Next Generation By Lee Dason Lam, MS II Read SSV Medicine Practice Management DMHC to shorten provider complaint filing window DHCS to enforce Medi-Cal prescriber enrollment requirement beginning June 26, 2026 Noridian system issue resulted in denials for venom allergy immunotherapy claims Make the most of your appeals Covered California sees big shifts in enrollments: Why verifying eligibility is critical in 2026 See More In The News CMA sponsors bill to modernize e-bike safety laws and protect kids CMA sponsors legislation to prohibit automatic downcoding by insurance companies Rise in measles cases prompts CDPH alert and urgent vaccination push House narrowly passes revised spending package, delays long-term DHS funding CMA endorses Congressman Eric Swalwell for Governor Joint Commission, NQF align patient safety event reporting See More UPCOMING CMA/SSVMS WEBINARS AND EVENTS March 5, 2026 SSVMS Editorial Committee Meeting March 7-8, 2026 Free Museum Weekend at the Museum of Medical History March 9, 2026 SSVMS Board of Directors Meeting March 11, 2026 Monthly Meetup - El Dorado Hills March 16-19, 2026 Future of Medicine White Coat Week I March 19, 2026 SSVMS Public and Environmental Health Committee March 21, 2026 California Long COVID & IACCI Clinical Implementation Forum March 24, 2026 CMA Webinar: Legislative Advocacy Day Training March 25, 2026 Monthly Meetup - Newcastle March 30 - April 2, 2026 Future of Medicine White Coat Week II April 2, 2026 SSVMS Editorial Committee Meeting April 8, 2026 CMA Legislative Advocacy Day See More BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR CONGRESSMAN AMI BERA, MD Support California Congressman Ami Bera, MD's reelection bid during his birthday celebration on March 2 from 5-7pm. Location available upon RSVP. I'm Supporting Congressman Bera! Volunteer Opportunity of the Month Mentors at Speed Mentoring Brunch Mentors of the 2025 Speed Mentoring Brunch Make a lasting impact in just a few conversations by serving as a mentor at our upcoming Speed Mentoring Brunch on Saturday, April 25, 2026. As part of SSVMS’s Mentorship in Medicine program, we connect seasoned physicians with medical students in structured, fast-paced conversations designed to spark insight, encouragement, and meaningful professional connections in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Click below and select "Group Mentoring Event." I Can Share a Few Experiences! Join the SSVMS Delegation to the CMA House of Delegates! The Nominating Committee is currently seeking Active members who are interested in shaping health policy by becoming a member of the SSVMS Delegation to the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates. Members of the Delegation are responsible for representing their colleagues at the CMA House of Delegates and actively participating in quarterly Delegation caucus meetings. In 2026, the House of Delegates will meet in Sacramento October 17-18 at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center. For more information contact: Chris Stincelli, Associate Director, at cstincelli@ssvms.org. I Want to Know about the House of Delegates! Call for Awards Nominations The SSVMS Scholarship & Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Society’s most prestigious awards to be presented to the recipients at the SSVMS Honors Medicine annual meeting in February 2027. Please use this link to complete the nomination form for The Golden Stethoscope Award, The Community Impact Award, or Excellence in Advocacy. For more information contact: Chris Stincelli, Associate Director, at cstincelli@ssvms.org. I Have a Nomination! Who Should We All Know About? 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