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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 - 2023 - Volume 12 - Issue 05



The Medical Society News: Your Guide to What's Happening at SSVMS


MEDICAL

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MEMBER-ONLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SSVMS/CMA MEMBERSHIP

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The Dangers of AB 1751

Dr. Bianca Roberts

A huge, huge thank you to everyone who participated in CMA’s Legislative Advocacy Day this past month! SSVMS’s 40+ member delegation included practicing physicians, residents, and medical students.

 

Six of the CMA priority bills successfully passed through their policy committee and await hearings from the budgetary committees, while another passed through the full State Assembly and is awaiting action in the State Senate.

 

However, some dangerous bills have also advanced. SB 784 would allow any health care district to be eligible for a permanent exemption from the corporate bar. This can set up a disastrous precedent for physicians and patients across the state when a hospital district is unable to come to a negotiated contract with physicians. This undermines long-standing patient protections, which provide patients with the peace of mind that when they see a doctor, the doctor is focused on their care, not the profits or interests of their employers. 


SB 784 has passed through two Senate committees with no opposition thus far. It will be heard in the Senate Appropriation Committee on Monday, May 8th (tomorrow) at 10:00am.

 

Act on this legislation now by contacting your state legislators and informing them of the dangers of SB 784.


Thank you!


J. Bianca Roberts, MD

SSVMS President

Urge a NO Vote on SB 784

Honors Medicine 2023

A Memorable Evening


Thank you for making Honors Medicine 2023 a huge success! Thank you to our host, the California State Railroad Museum, and to our sponsors:


Diamond Sponsors

The Cooperative of American Physicians

The Permanente Medical Group

Sutter Medical Group

UC Davis Health

Vitalant


Platinum Sponsors

Crumley & Associates

Mercy Medical Group

Sutter Independent Physicians


Gold Sponsors

First Citizens Bank

Maloof Law Group

Woodland Clinic Medical Group


Congratulations to Kent Jolly, MD for earning the Golden Stethoscope Award and to Ronald Chambers, MD for earning the Medical Honor Award!

Honors Medicine entertainment provided by Rebel Aerial

UPCOMING EVENTS & CMEs

See what's happening at SSVMS.


Charitable Giving Workshop

Presented by

Crumley & Associates

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Scott's Seafood Folsom

RSVP with

rhammond@ssvms.org

Learn More!


Save the Date

SSVMS Blood Drive

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Located at the SSVMS Office

SACRAMENTO COUNTY OVERDOSE PREVENTION COORDINATOR POSITION AVAILABLE

AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer information is available here - share with any interested parties!

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEES

CMA has opened nominations to the 2023-2024 Councils and Committees. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 5, 2023. Click here for more information.

UPCOMING CMA WEBINARS


May 9, 2023

Virtual Grand Rounds: Long COVID and the Brain: Neurological and Psychological Impacts

In The News


Medi-Cal resumes beneficiary redeterminations

 

APM incentive payment extended through 2023

 

Medi-Cal Rx enables extended duration prior auths for certain maintenance meds

 

CMA statement on Texas judge’s ruling to ban mifepristone, used by millions of Americans

 

12 ways to be a physician advocate

 

CMA recommends priority solutions to increase the nation’s physician workforce

 

DEA publishes guidance on new training requirements for prescribers of controlled substances

 

Deadline to consolidate loans for federal public service loan forgiveness extended to year end



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