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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.

SSV Medical Society News - 2022 - Volume 11 - Issue 08



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MEDICAL

SOCIETY NEWS

 

STAY CURRENT WITH IMPORTANT

MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Call to Action

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SSVMS and CMA urgently need all physicians, residents, and medical students to send a letter to the US Department of Education before Friday, August 12, 2022, urging them to allow qualified California physicians who provide care in non-profit hospitals and clinics to receive federal student loan forgiveness.

 

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was intended to provide loan forgiveness to individuals who commit to community service for 10 years by working full time (30 hours/week) in non-profit organizations, such as non-profit hospitals and clinics.  Unfortunately, the program’s implementing regulations were narrowed to require physicians to be “directly employed.”  California law prohibits hospitals and clinics from directly employing physicians. 

 

Please join SSVMS/CMA in sending a strong message to the DOE that in order to reverse physician shortages and protect access to care, qualified California physicians must be allowed to participate in the federal loan forgiveness program.

 

The California Medical Association has prepared a sample letter and instructions for you to provide commentary quickly and efficiently.  It only takes 3 minutes to make your voice heard.

 

Paul D. Reynolds, MD

SSVMS President

Submit My Letter

READ THE JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OF SIERRA SACRAMENTO VALLEY MEDICINE

SSVMS Future of Medicine

This summer, the Future of Medicine program worked with 87 local high school students to present them a pathway to a career in healthcare.  Their experiences included job-shadowing, presentations, and (clockwise from upper left): a sheep heart lab, tying bandages, touring the Museum of Medical History, learning CPR, exploring an ambulance, and so much more!

#SSVMSFutureOfMed

UPCOMING EVENTS & CMEs

See what's happening at SSVMS.

MONKEYPOX - SACRAMENTO UPDATE

The latest information on regional statistics, testing, and treatments.

READY TO SAVE A LIFE?

DONATE BLOOD

SSVMS and Vitalant are teaming up for a blood drive on Wednesday, August 10 at the SSVMS offices.

 

Register here!

JOY OF MEDICINE ANNUAL SUMMIT

Feel the joy on Saturday, Sept. 24 in Folsom!

 

Register here!

NEPO Annual Summit

The Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations hosts their annual summit, Beyond Unconscious Bias to Health Care Equity, on Thursday, October 6.

 

Register here!

LOVE THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE?

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

 

Perfect for recently retired physicians interested in sharing their expertise.

INTERESTED IN HEALTH POLICY?

Nominations are open for active members interested in serving as a delegate to CMA's House of Delegates (HOD). Delegate participate in the Year-Round Quarterly Resolution Process and represent their colleagues at the annual HOD. Click here to learn more.

 

Send nominations to cstincelli@ssvms.org.

In The News

 

New funding available to support physicians providing pediatric COVID-19 vaccines

 

Medi-Cal to reinstate prior authorization for 11 drug classes on Sept. 16

 

Medi-Cal now ready to accept COVID-19 vaccine admin claims for small children

 

Medi-Cal RADs will no longer be mailed due to supply chain issues

 

CalHealthCares focuses on health equity, awards nearly $65M to health care providers to increase Medi-Cal access to care

 

2022-23 budget positions CA to be first state to achieve universal health care access and coverage

 

HHS expected to extend public health emergency and telehealth waivers

 

DHCS sunsets Medi-Cal value-based payments

 

Medicare payments decrease by 1% starting July 1

 

Cigna to reevaluate burdensome modifier 25 policy

 

Aetna rescinds prior auth requirement for most cataract surgeries

 

Physicians now required to update practice demographic info every 90 days

 

CDPH issues monkeypox advisory for providers

 

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Resiliency Consultations

Brought to you by Joy of Medicine

 

SSVMS will sponsor up to six wellness sessions with vetted psychologists and/or life coaches for physicians and medical students that practice or attend medical school in Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer Counties.

 

To learn more, please visit the Joy of Medicine website.

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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.

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